George Fox vs La Verne: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs. George Fox runs $7,640 less per year; George Fox graduates 4 points more of its students.
Which one is right for you?
Neither school is better in the abstract — they are better for different athletes. These are the differences big enough to actually decide on.
Lean George Fox if…
- The number on the bill matters: George Fox lists $7,640 less per year in tuition and housing than La Verne, and neither charges by residency.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: George Fox graduates 4 percentage points more of its students than La Verne.
Lean La Verne if…
- On the figures we hold, La Verne does not lead George Fox on any measure above. If you are choosing between them, the deciding factors are the ones no table holds: how the staff talks to you, where you would sit on the depth chart, and whether you would want to be there without softball.
What it costs to go there
Published sticker price from IPEDS. Almost nobody pays it — athletic, academic and need-based aid all come off the top — but the gap between two schools is a fair read on the gap between two offers.
| Measure | George Fox | La Verne |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $40,940 — George Fox leads on this measure: lower published tuition | $47,000 |
| Room & board | $13,600 — George Fox leads on this measure: lower room & board | $15,180 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $54,540 — George Fox leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $62,180 |
What you leave with
Federal College Scorecard figures for all students at the institution, not softball players specifically. Read them as a signal about the degree, not about the program.
| Measure | George Fox | La Verne |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% — George Fox leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 65% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $59,761/yr | — |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,250 | — |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 41% | — |
Getting in, and what you'd walk into
Admissions and size. A coach can support your file, but at most schools they cannot admit you — the academic profile below is the bar you still have to clear.
| Measure | George Fox | La Verne |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 94% | — |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 4,531 | 5,596 |
| Where it is | Newberg, OR | La Verne, CA |
The softball program itself
Division and conference set the ceiling; the postseason record and staff tell you what the program has actually done with it.
| Measure | George Fox | La Verne |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | NWC | SCIAC |
| Head coach | Nathan Ohta | Danielle Kaminaka |
How you actually get in front of them
Camps and questionnaires are the two channels a recruit controls. Where a program runs its own camp, that camp is usually the shortest path to being evaluated by the staff that would recruit you.
| Measure | George Fox | La Verne |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | 1 listed (1 with dates) |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | — |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division III, so the scholarship rules are identical: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
What to do about it this week
Questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit one at any age. A program's own camp is where its staff does most of its evaluating — submit the questionnaire first so they know to look for you.
George Fox
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Fall Prospect Camp09/12/2026 · 14 - 18 · $125
La Verne
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
- Prospect Clinic | August 15th08/15/2026 · 8th Grade - College Senior · $150 - $175
George Fox vs La Verne: common questions
- Is George Fox or La Verne cheaper?
- On published price, George Fox is cheaper — about $54,540 a year in tuition and housing, against $62,180 at La Verne. That is sticker price; athletic, academic and need-based aid all come off it, so ask both coaches what an actual offer would look like.
- Which school graduates more of its students, George Fox or La Verne?
- George Fox, at 69% against 65% at La Verne (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do George Fox and La Verne offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division III: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
- Do George Fox and La Verne run softball camps?
- Both do — we track 1 at George Fox and 1 at La Verne. A program's own camp is usually the fastest way to be evaluated by the staff that would recruit you.
- How do I contact the coaches at George Fox and La Verne?
- George Fox runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For La Verne, we do not hold a verified form link, so start from the program page and email the staff directly.
Cost, graduation and enrollment figures from IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education, 2023-24). Earnings, debt and admission rates from the federal College Scorecard. Postseason results from the NCAA Division I softball tournament records, 2021-2026. Rankings from NCAA.com and U.S. News & World Report. Figures describe the institution, not the softball roster.
We work hard to keep all data for George Fox and La Verne accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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