This ranking is based on which sports at each institution are the most profitable. Profitable sports programs generally indicate that sports teams on that campus are competitive and draw many fans to games or outings.
| Rank | Institution | Sport | Most Profitable Sports | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quincy University | Football | 356017 | 50.93 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17424 | 43331 | |
| 2 | William Jewell College | Soccer | 314527 | 38.36 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17408 | 54197 |
William Jewell College
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| 3 | Quincy University | Baseball | 117995 | 50.93 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17424 | 43331 | |
| 4 | William Jewell College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 114868 | 38.36 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17408 | 54197 |
William Jewell College
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| 5 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Soccer | 97252 | 95.08 | 970 – 1,210 | 26733 | 55047 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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| 6 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Baseball | 85881 | 95.08 | 970 – 1,210 | 26733 | 55047 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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| 7 | William Jewell College | Tennis | 75687 | 38.36 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17408 | 54197 |
William Jewell College
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| 8 | William Jewell College | Swimming | 71149 | 38.36 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17408 | 54197 |
William Jewell College
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| 9 | Upper Iowa University | Wrestling | 53248 | 93.38 | 960 – 1,130 | 22427 | 48776 |
Upper Iowa University
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| 10 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Lacrosse | 51666 | 95.08 | 970 – 1,210 | 26733 | 55047 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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| 11 | Quincy University | Golf | 46023 | 50.93 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17424 | 43331 | |
| 12 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Basketball | 41216 | 95.08 | 970 – 1,210 | 26733 | 55047 |
#12
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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| 13 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Wrestling | 37687 | 95.08 | 970 – 1,210 | 26733 | 55047 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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| 14 | William Jewell College | Weight Lifting | 37389 | 38.36 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17408 | 54197 |
William Jewell College
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| 15 | William Jewell College | Football | 32249 | 38.36 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17408 | 54197 |
William Jewell College
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| 16 | Upper Iowa University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 29336 | 93.38 | 960 – 1,130 | 22427 | 48776 |
Upper Iowa University
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| 17 | Quincy University | Other Sports | 26210 | 50.93 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17424 | 43331 | |
| 18 | Upper Iowa University | Golf | 22922 | 93.38 | 960 – 1,130 | 22427 | 48776 |
Upper Iowa University
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| 19 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 22485 | 95.08 | 970 – 1,210 | 26733 | 55047 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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| 20 | William Jewell College | Baseball | 17300 | 38.36 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17408 | 54197 |
William Jewell College
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| 21 | Quincy University | Bowling | 16512 | 50.93 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17424 | 43331 | |
| 22 | William Jewell College | Wrestling | 14235 | 38.36 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17408 | 54197 |
William Jewell College
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| 23 | Quincy University | Volleyball | 13481 | 50.93 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17424 | 43331 | |
| 24 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Golf | 12869 | 95.08 | 970 – 1,210 | 26733 | 55047 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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| 25 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Bowling | 12179 | 95.08 | 970 – 1,210 | 26733 | 55047 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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| 26 | Upper Iowa University | Softball | 10500 | 93.38 | 960 – 1,130 | 22427 | 48776 |
Upper Iowa University
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| 27 | Upper Iowa University | Volleyball | 10131 | 93.38 | 960 – 1,130 | 22427 | 48776 |
Upper Iowa University
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| 28 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Basketball | 8618 | 72.55 | 1,210 – 1,410 | 14414 | 69295 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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| 29 | University of Missouri-St Louis | Basketball | 6025 | 57.16 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 11577 | 47564 |
University of Missouri-St Louis
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| 30 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Softball | 3857 | 95.08 | 970 – 1,210 | 26733 | 55047 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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| 31 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Tennis | 2596 | 95.08 | 970 – 1,210 | 26733 | 55047 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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| 32 | Upper Iowa University | Other Sports | 2535 | 93.38 | 960 – 1,130 | 22427 | 48776 |
Upper Iowa University
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| 33 | Upper Iowa University | Basketball | 2251 | 93.38 | 960 – 1,130 | 22427 | 48776 |
Upper Iowa University
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| 34 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Swimming | 292 | 95.08 | 970 – 1,210 | 26733 | 55047 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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| 35 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 2 | 72.55 | 1,210 – 1,410 | 14414 | 69295 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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| 36 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Football | 1 | 72.55 | 1,210 – 1,410 | 14414 | 69295 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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| 37 | University of Missouri-St Louis | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 1 | 57.16 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 11577 | 47564 |
University of Missouri-St Louis
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| 38 | Drury University | Baseball | 0 | 57.58 | 1,120 – 1,340 | 22194 | 37508 |
Drury University
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| 39 | Drury University | Basketball | 0 | 57.58 | 1,120 – 1,340 | 22194 | 37508 |
Drury University
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| 40 | Drury University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 57.58 | 1,120 – 1,340 | 22194 | 37508 |
Drury University
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| 41 | Drury University | Golf | 0 | 57.58 | 1,120 – 1,340 | 22194 | 37508 |
Drury University
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| 42 | Drury University | Soccer | 0 | 57.58 | 1,120 – 1,340 | 22194 | 37508 |
Drury University
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| 43 | Drury University | Softball | 0 | 57.58 | 1,120 – 1,340 | 22194 | 37508 |
Drury University
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| 44 | Drury University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 57.58 | 1,120 – 1,340 | 22194 | 37508 |
Drury University
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| 45 | Drury University | Tennis | 0 | 57.58 | 1,120 – 1,340 | 22194 | 37508 |
Drury University
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| 46 | Drury University | Volleyball | 0 | 57.58 | 1,120 – 1,340 | 22194 | 37508 |
Drury University
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| 47 | Drury University | Wrestling | 0 | 57.58 | 1,120 – 1,340 | 22194 | 37508 |
Drury University
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| 48 | Drury University | Other Sports | 0 | 57.58 | 1,120 – 1,340 | 22194 | 37508 |
Drury University
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| 49 | Lewis University | Baseball | 0 | 71.28 | 980 – 1,220 | 19472 | 56095 |
Lewis University
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| 50 | Lewis University | Basketball | 0 | 71.28 | 980 – 1,220 | 19472 | 56095 |
Lewis University
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| 51 | Lewis University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 71.28 | 980 – 1,220 | 19472 | 56095 |
Lewis University
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| 52 | Lewis University | Golf | 0 | 71.28 | 980 – 1,220 | 19472 | 56095 |
Lewis University
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| 53 | Lewis University | Lacrosse | 0 | 71.28 | 980 – 1,220 | 19472 | 56095 |
Lewis University
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| 54 | Lewis University | Soccer | 0 | 71.28 | 980 – 1,220 | 19472 | 56095 |
Lewis University
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| 55 | Lewis University | Softball | 0 | 71.28 | 980 – 1,220 | 19472 | 56095 |
Lewis University
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| 56 | Lewis University | Swimming | 0 | 71.28 | 980 – 1,220 | 19472 | 56095 |
Lewis University
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| 57 | Lewis University | Tennis | 0 | 71.28 | 980 – 1,220 | 19472 | 56095 |
Lewis University
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| 58 | Lewis University | Volleyball | 0 | 71.28 | 980 – 1,220 | 19472 | 56095 |
Lewis University
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| 59 | Lewis University | Bowling | 0 | 71.28 | 980 – 1,220 | 19472 | 56095 |
Lewis University
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| 60 | McKendree University | Baseball | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 61 | McKendree University | Basketball | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 62 | McKendree University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 63 | McKendree University | Football | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 64 | McKendree University | Golf | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 65 | McKendree University | Ice Hockey | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 66 | McKendree University | Lacrosse | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 67 | McKendree University | Soccer | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 68 | McKendree University | Softball | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 69 | McKendree University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 70 | McKendree University | Tennis | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 71 | McKendree University | Volleyball | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 72 | McKendree University | Water Polo | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 73 | McKendree University | Wrestling | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 74 | McKendree University | Other Sports | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 75 | McKendree University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 76 | McKendree University | Bowling | 0 | 63.88 | 920 – 1,300 | 25200 | 49439 |
McKendree University
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| 77 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Baseball | 0 | 72.55 | 1,210 – 1,410 | 14414 | 69295 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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| 78 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Soccer | 0 | 72.55 | 1,210 – 1,410 | 14414 | 69295 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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| 79 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Softball | 0 | 72.55 | 1,210 – 1,410 | 14414 | 69295 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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| 80 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Swimming | 0 | 72.55 | 1,210 – 1,410 | 14414 | 69295 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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| 81 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Volleyball | 0 | 72.55 | 1,210 – 1,410 | 14414 | 69295 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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| 82 | Rockhurst University | Baseball | 0 | 70.89 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23785 | 61371 |
Rockhurst University
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| 83 | Rockhurst University | Basketball | 0 | 70.89 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23785 | 61371 |
Rockhurst University
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| 84 | Rockhurst University | Golf | 0 | 70.89 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23785 | 61371 |
Rockhurst University
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| 85 | Rockhurst University | Lacrosse | 0 | 70.89 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23785 | 61371 |
Rockhurst University
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| 86 | Rockhurst University | Soccer | 0 | 70.89 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23785 | 61371 |
Rockhurst University
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| 87 | Rockhurst University | Softball | 0 | 70.89 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23785 | 61371 |
Rockhurst University
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| 88 | Rockhurst University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 70.89 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23785 | 61371 |
#88
Rockhurst University
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| 89 | Rockhurst University | Tennis | 0 | 70.89 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23785 | 61371 |
Rockhurst University
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| 90 | Rockhurst University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 70.89 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23785 | 61371 |
#90
Rockhurst University
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| 91 | Rockhurst University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 70.89 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23785 | 61371 |
#91
Rockhurst University
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| 92 | Rockhurst University | Cross Country | 0 | 70.89 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23785 | 61371 |
Rockhurst University
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| 93 | Rockhurst University | Volleyball | 0 | 70.89 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23785 | 61371 |
Rockhurst University
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| 94 | Southwest Baptist University | Baseball | 0 | 99.72 | 970 – 1,210 | 19781 | 38855 |
Southwest Baptist University
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| 95 | Southwest Baptist University | Basketball | 0 | 99.72 | 970 – 1,210 | 19781 | 38855 |
Southwest Baptist University
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| 96 | Southwest Baptist University | Football | 0 | 99.72 | 970 – 1,210 | 19781 | 38855 |
Southwest Baptist University
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| 97 | Southwest Baptist University | Soccer | 0 | 99.72 | 970 – 1,210 | 19781 | 38855 |
Southwest Baptist University
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| 98 | Southwest Baptist University | Softball | 0 | 99.72 | 970 – 1,210 | 19781 | 38855 |
Southwest Baptist University
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| 99 | Southwest Baptist University | Tennis | 0 | 99.72 | 970 – 1,210 | 19781 | 38855 |
Southwest Baptist University
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| 100 | Southwest Baptist University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 99.72 | 970 – 1,210 | 19781 | 38855 |
Southwest Baptist University
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| 101 | Southwest Baptist University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 99.72 | 970 – 1,210 | 19781 | 38855 |
Southwest Baptist University
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| 102 | Southwest Baptist University | Cross Country | 0 | 99.72 | 970 – 1,210 | 19781 | 38855 |
Southwest Baptist University
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| 103 | Southwest Baptist University | Volleyball | 0 | 99.72 | 970 – 1,210 | 19781 | 38855 |
Southwest Baptist University
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| 104 | Southwest Baptist University | Other Sports | 0 | 99.72 | 970 – 1,210 | 19781 | 38855 |
#104
Southwest Baptist University
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| 105 | Southwest Baptist University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 99.72 | 970 – 1,210 | 19781 | 38855 |
Southwest Baptist University
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| 106 | Truman State University | Baseball | 0 | 83.77 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 12798 | 43966 |
Truman State University
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| 107 | Truman State University | Basketball | 0 | 83.77 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 12798 | 43966 |
Truman State University
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| 108 | Truman State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 83.77 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 12798 | 43966 |
Truman State University
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| 109 | Truman State University | Football | 0 | 83.77 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 12798 | 43966 |
Truman State University
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| 110 | Truman State University | Golf | 0 | 83.77 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 12798 | 43966 |
Truman State University
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| 111 | Truman State University | Soccer | 0 | 83.77 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 12798 | 43966 |
Truman State University
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| 112 | Truman State University | Softball | 0 | 83.77 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 12798 | 43966 |
Truman State University
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| 113 | Truman State University | Swimming | 0 | 83.77 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 12798 | 43966 |
Truman State University
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| 114 | Truman State University | Tennis | 0 | 83.77 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 12798 | 43966 |
Truman State University
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| 115 | Truman State University | Volleyball | 0 | 83.77 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 12798 | 43966 |
Truman State University
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| 116 | University of Illinois Springfield | Baseball | 0 | 84.37 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 9241 | 47432 |
University of Illinois Springfield
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| 117 | University of Illinois Springfield | Basketball | 0 | 84.37 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 9241 | 47432 |
University of Illinois Springfield
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| 118 | University of Illinois Springfield | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 84.37 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 9241 | 47432 |
University of Illinois Springfield
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| 119 | University of Illinois Springfield | Golf | 0 | 84.37 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 9241 | 47432 |
University of Illinois Springfield
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| 120 | University of Illinois Springfield | Soccer | 0 | 84.37 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 9241 | 47432 |
University of Illinois Springfield
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| 121 | University of Illinois Springfield | Softball | 0 | 84.37 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 9241 | 47432 |
University of Illinois Springfield
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| 122 | University of Illinois Springfield | Tennis | 0 | 84.37 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 9241 | 47432 |
University of Illinois Springfield
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| 123 | University of Illinois Springfield | Volleyball | 0 | 84.37 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 9241 | 47432 |
University of Illinois Springfield
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| 124 | University of Indianapolis | Baseball | 0 | 66.48 | 970 – 1,190 | 19903 | 46452 |
University of Indianapolis
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| 125 | University of Indianapolis | Basketball | 0 | 66.48 | 970 – 1,190 | 19903 | 46452 |
University of Indianapolis
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| 126 | University of Indianapolis | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 66.48 | 970 – 1,190 | 19903 | 46452 |
University of Indianapolis
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| 127 | University of Indianapolis | Football | 0 | 66.48 | 970 – 1,190 | 19903 | 46452 |
University of Indianapolis
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| 128 | University of Indianapolis | Golf | 0 | 66.48 | 970 – 1,190 | 19903 | 46452 |
University of Indianapolis
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| 129 | University of Indianapolis | Lacrosse | 0 | 66.48 | 970 – 1,190 | 19903 | 46452 |
University of Indianapolis
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| 130 | University of Indianapolis | Soccer | 0 | 66.48 | 970 – 1,190 | 19903 | 46452 |
University of Indianapolis
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| 131 | University of Indianapolis | Softball | 0 | 66.48 | 970 – 1,190 | 19903 | 46452 |
University of Indianapolis
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| 132 | University of Indianapolis | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 66.48 | 970 – 1,190 | 19903 | 46452 |
University of Indianapolis
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| 133 | University of Indianapolis | Tennis | 0 | 66.48 | 970 – 1,190 | 19903 | 46452 |
University of Indianapolis
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| 134 | University of Indianapolis | Volleyball | 0 | 66.48 | 970 – 1,190 | 19903 | 46452 |
University of Indianapolis
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| 135 | University of Indianapolis | Wrestling | 0 | 66.48 | 970 – 1,190 | 19903 | 46452 |
University of Indianapolis
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| 136 | University of Missouri-St Louis | Soccer | 0 | 57.16 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 11577 | 47564 |
University of Missouri-St Louis
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| 137 | University of Missouri-St Louis | Tennis | 0 | 57.16 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 11577 | 47564 |
University of Missouri-St Louis
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| 138 | University of Missouri-St Louis | Golf | -1 | 57.16 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 11577 | 47564 |
University of Missouri-St Louis
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| 139 | University of Missouri-St Louis | Volleyball | -1 | 57.16 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 11577 | 47564 |
University of Missouri-St Louis
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| 140 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Golf | -2 | 72.55 | 1,210 – 1,410 | 14414 | 69295 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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| 141 | University of Missouri-St Louis | Swimming | -4 | 57.16 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 11577 | 47564 |
University of Missouri-St Louis
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| 142 | University of Missouri-St Louis | Softball | -19 | 57.16 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 11577 | 47564 |
University of Missouri-St Louis
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| 143 | University of Missouri-St Louis | Baseball | -6001 | 57.16 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 11577 | 47564 |
University of Missouri-St Louis
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| 144 | Upper Iowa University | Soccer | -6676 | 93.38 | 960 – 1,130 | 22427 | 48776 |
Upper Iowa University
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| 145 | Quincy University | Softball | -7016 | 50.93 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17424 | 43331 | |
| 146 | Upper Iowa University | Football | -7772 | 93.38 | 960 – 1,130 | 22427 | 48776 |
Upper Iowa University
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| 147 | Upper Iowa University | Baseball | -13458 | 93.38 | 960 – 1,130 | 22427 | 48776 |
Upper Iowa University
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| 148 | Quincy University | Tennis | -29107 | 50.93 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17424 | 43331 | |
| 149 | Quincy University | Swimming | -49888 | 50.93 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17424 | 43331 | |
| 150 | William Jewell College | Volleyball | -60157 | 38.36 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17408 | 54197 |
William Jewell College
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| 151 | Quincy University | Wrestling | -61282 | 50.93 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17424 | 43331 | |
| 152 | William Jewell College | Golf | -66646 | 38.36 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17408 | 54197 |
William Jewell College
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| 153 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Volleyball | -78129 | 95.08 | 970 – 1,210 | 26733 | 55047 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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| 154 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Field Hockey | -85829 | 95.08 | 970 – 1,210 | 26733 | 55047 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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| 155 | Quincy University | Lacrosse | -86380 | 50.93 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17424 | 43331 | |
| 156 | William Jewell College | Softball | -92670 | 38.36 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17408 | 54197 |
William Jewell College
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| 157 | Quincy University | Soccer | -101055 | 50.93 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17424 | 43331 | |
| 158 | William Jewell College | Lacrosse | -103640 | 38.36 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17408 | 54197 |
#158
William Jewell College
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| 159 | Quincy University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -117203 | 50.93 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17424 | 43331 | |
| 160 | Quincy University | Basketball | -124000 | 50.93 | 1,020 – 1,210 | 17424 | 43331 | |
| 161 | William Jewell College | Basketball | -228738 | 38.36 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17408 | 54197 |
William Jewell College
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