Mid-America Christian vs Texas A&M-San Antonio: Softball Program Comparison
Two NAIA programs. Mid-America Christian runs $4,924 less per year out of state; Mid-America Christian 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 Mid-America Christian if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Mid-America Christian lists $4,924 less per year in tuition and housing than Texas A&M-San Antonio.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Mid-America Christian graduates 4 percentage points more of its students than Texas A&M-San Antonio.
Lean Texas A&M-San Antonio if…
- You would be in-state: Texas A&M-San Antonio is $10,348 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Mid-America Christian.
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 | Mid-America Christian | Texas A&M-San Antonio |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $19,896 | $9,548 — Texas A&M-San Antonio leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,896 — Mid-America Christian leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $23,124 |
| Room & board | $9,064 — Mid-America Christian leads on this measure: lower room & board | $10,760 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $28,960 | $20,308 — Texas A&M-San Antonio leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $28,960 — Mid-America Christian leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $33,884 |
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 | Mid-America Christian | Texas A&M-San Antonio |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% — Mid-America Christian leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 29% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $46,116/yr | — |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,394 | — |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 57% | — |
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 | Mid-America Christian | Texas A&M-San Antonio |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 92% | — |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 2,183 | 7,584 |
| Where it is | Oklahoma City, OK | San Antonio, TX |
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 | Mid-America Christian | Texas A&M-San Antonio |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | SAC | RRAC |
| Head coach | Eli Espinosa | Nicole Dame |
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 | Mid-America Christian | Texas A&M-San Antonio |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NAIA, so the scholarship rules are identical: 10 (equivalency). NAIA softball allows 10 scholarship equivalencies, and coaches have flexibility in how they divide them. Most awards are partial, frequently stacked with academic aid.
What to do about it this week
Questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit one at any age. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Mid-America Christian
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Texas A&M-San Antonio
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Mid-America Christian vs Texas A&M-San Antonio: common questions
- Is Mid-America Christian or Texas A&M-San Antonio cheaper?
- On published price, Mid-America Christian is cheaper — about $28,960 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $33,884 at Texas A&M-San Antonio. 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, Mid-America Christian or Texas A&M-San Antonio?
- Mid-America Christian, at 33% against 29% at Texas A&M-San Antonio (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Mid-America Christian and Texas A&M-San Antonio offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NAIA: 10 (equivalency). NAIA softball allows 10 scholarship equivalencies, and coaches have flexibility in how they divide them. Most awards are partial, frequently stacked with academic aid.
- How do I contact the coaches at Mid-America Christian and Texas A&M-San Antonio?
- Both programs run a recruiting questionnaire, and that is the right first move — it is exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit it at any age. Fill out both, then follow with an email to each staff.
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 Mid-America Christian and Texas A&M-San Antonio accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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