Union vs WVU Tech: Softball Program Comparison
Two NAIA programs. WVU Tech runs $6,067 less per year out of state.
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 Union if…
- On the figures we hold, Union does not lead WVU Tech 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.
Lean WVU Tech if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: WVU Tech lists $6,067 less per year in tuition and housing than Union.
- You would be in-state: WVU Tech is $22,882 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Union.
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 | Union | WVU Tech |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $30,946 | $8,064 — WVU Tech leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $30,946 | $20,120 — WVU Tech leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $8,261 — Union leads on this measure: lower room & board | $13,020 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $39,207 | $21,084 — WVU Tech 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. | $39,207 | $33,140 — WVU Tech leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost |
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 | Union | WVU Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 36% |
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 | Union | WVU Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,129 | 1,448 |
| Where it is | Barbourville, KY | Beckley, WV |
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 | Union | WVU Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | AAC | RSC |
| Head coach | Kylie Goff | Kyleigh Jackson |
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 | Union | WVU Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | 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.
Union
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.
WVU Tech
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Union vs WVU Tech: common questions
- Is Union or WVU Tech cheaper?
- On published price, WVU Tech is cheaper — about $33,140 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $39,207 at Union. 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, Union or WVU Tech?
- Both report a 36% graduation rate (IPEDS, 2023-24).
- Do Union and WVU Tech 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 Union and WVU Tech?
- Union runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For WVU Tech, 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 Union and WVU Tech accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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