Ohio Christian vs William Penn: Softball Program Comparison
Two NAIA programs. Ohio Christian runs $3,150 less per year; Ohio Christian graduates 7 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 Ohio Christian if…
- The number on the bill matters: Ohio Christian lists $3,150 less per year in tuition and housing than William Penn, and neither charges by residency.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Ohio Christian graduates 7 percentage points more of its students than William Penn.
- Your transcript is a strength: Ohio Christian admits 38% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
Lean William Penn if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: William Penn graduates earn about $9,123 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at William Penn is $7,164 lower than at Ohio Christian.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: William Penn admits 52% of applicants.
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 | Ohio Christian | William Penn |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $23,700 — Ohio Christian leads on this measure: lower published tuition | $28,750 |
| Room & board | $9,612 | $7,712 — William Penn leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $33,312 — Ohio Christian leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $36,462 |
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 | Ohio Christian | William Penn |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% — Ohio Christian leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 29% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $39,813/yr | $48,936/yr — William Penn leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $29,579 | $22,415 — William Penn leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 74% | 46% — William Penn leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn |
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 | Ohio Christian | William Penn |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 38% | 52% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,483 | 1,536 |
| Where it is | Circleville, OH | Oskaloosa, IA |
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 | Ohio Christian | William Penn |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | RSC | HAAC |
| Head coach | Tony Huff | Laura North |
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 | Ohio Christian | William Penn |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | 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.
Ohio 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.
William Penn
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.
Ohio Christian vs William Penn: common questions
- Is Ohio Christian or William Penn cheaper?
- On published price, Ohio Christian is cheaper — about $33,312 a year in tuition and housing, against $36,462 at William Penn. 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, Ohio Christian or William Penn?
- Ohio Christian, at 36% against 29% at William Penn (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Ohio Christian and William Penn 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 Ohio Christian and William Penn?
- 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 Ohio Christian and William Penn accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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