Texas A&M-Victoria vs Wayland Baptist: Softball Program Comparison
Two NAIA programs. Texas A&M-Victoria runs $4,757 less per year out of state; Texas A&M-Victoria graduates 8 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 Texas A&M-Victoria if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Texas A&M-Victoria lists $4,757 less per year in tuition and housing than Wayland Baptist.
- You would be in-state: Texas A&M-Victoria is $15,687 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Wayland Baptist.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Texas A&M-Victoria graduates 8 percentage points more of its students than Wayland Baptist.
Lean Wayland Baptist if…
- On the figures we hold, Wayland Baptist does not lead Texas A&M-Victoria 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 | Texas A&M-Victoria | Wayland Baptist |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $7,499 — Texas A&M-Victoria leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $23,186 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $17,291 — Texas A&M-Victoria leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $23,186 |
| Room & board | $10,494 | $9,356 — Wayland Baptist leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $17,993 — Texas A&M-Victoria leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost | $32,542 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $27,785 — Texas A&M-Victoria leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $32,542 |
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 | Texas A&M-Victoria | Wayland Baptist |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% — Texas A&M-Victoria leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 19% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | — | $51,838/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | — | $23,106 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | — | 45% |
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 | Texas A&M-Victoria | Wayland Baptist |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | — | 56% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 3,784 | 2,861 |
| Where it is | Victoria, TX | Plainview, 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 | Texas A&M-Victoria | Wayland Baptist |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | RRAC | SAC |
| Head coach | Lindsey Ortiz | Enrique Villa |
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 | Texas A&M-Victoria | Wayland Baptist |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Texas A&M-Victoria
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.
Wayland Baptist
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-Victoria vs Wayland Baptist: common questions
- Is Texas A&M-Victoria or Wayland Baptist cheaper?
- On published price, Texas A&M-Victoria is cheaper — about $27,785 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $32,542 at Wayland Baptist. 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, Texas A&M-Victoria or Wayland Baptist?
- Texas A&M-Victoria, at 27% against 19% at Wayland Baptist (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Texas A&M-Victoria and Wayland Baptist 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 Texas A&M-Victoria and Wayland Baptist?
- 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 Texas A&M-Victoria and Wayland Baptist accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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