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 | Midland University | Other Sports | 2153276 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
#1
Midland University
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| 2 | Midland University | Basketball | 873902 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 3 | Midland University | Weight Lifting | 837065 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 4 | Midland University | Baseball | 596539 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 5 | Midland University | Volleyball | 502365 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 6 | Midland University | Softball | 455215 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
#6
Midland University
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| 7 | Midland University | Bowling | 373617 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 8 | Midland University | Wrestling | 361551 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 9 | Dakota Wesleyan University | Basketball | 332536 | 73.38 | 970 – 1,200 | 22990 | 49432 |
Dakota Wesleyan University
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| 10 | Midland University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 329116 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
#10
Midland University
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| 11 | Midland University | Swimming | 310333 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 12 | Midland University | Football | 209177 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 13 | Midland University | Lacrosse | 195656 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 14 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 183454 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 15 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Basketball | 175189 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 16 | Dakota Wesleyan University | Soccer | 169534 | 73.38 | 970 – 1,200 | 22990 | 49432 |
Dakota Wesleyan University
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| 17 | Morningside University | Softball | 157587 | 71.04 | 710 – 1,110 | 24437 | 47687 |
#17
Morningside University
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| 18 | Morningside University | Baseball | 137246 | 71.04 | 710 – 1,110 | 24437 | 47687 |
Morningside University
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| 19 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Volleyball | 134947 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 20 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Baseball | 128288 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 21 | Midland University | Tennis | 113827 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 22 | Doane University | Football | 106223 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 23 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Other Sports | 100163 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 24 | Morningside University | Wrestling | 93681 | 71.04 | 710 – 1,110 | 24437 | 47687 |
#24
Morningside University
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| 25 | Morningside University | Golf | 70814 | 71.04 | 710 – 1,110 | 24437 | 47687 |
Morningside University
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| 26 | Dakota Wesleyan University | Volleyball | 68821 | 73.38 | 970 – 1,200 | 22990 | 49432 |
Dakota Wesleyan University
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| 27 | Doane University | Baseball | 56033 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 28 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Softball | 55265 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 29 | Doane University | Basketball | 48900 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 30 | Dakota Wesleyan University | Wrestling | 47176 | 73.38 | 970 – 1,200 | 22990 | 49432 |
Dakota Wesleyan University
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| 31 | Doane University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 42077 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 32 | Doane University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 42076 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 33 | Morningside University | Football | 40955 | 71.04 | 710 – 1,110 | 24437 | 47687 |
Morningside University
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| 34 | Morningside University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 37818 | 71.04 | 710 – 1,110 | 24437 | 47687 |
Morningside University
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| 35 | Doane University | Wrestling | 37683 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 36 | Morningside University | Volleyball | 34705 | 71.04 | 710 – 1,110 | 24437 | 47687 |
Morningside University
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| 37 | Morningside University | Basketball | 31981 | 71.04 | 710 – 1,110 | 24437 | 47687 |
Morningside University
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| 38 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Soccer | 29579 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 39 | Morningside University | Swimming | 27970 | 71.04 | 710 – 1,110 | 24437 | 47687 |
Morningside University
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| 40 | Morningside University | Soccer | 26438 | 71.04 | 710 – 1,110 | 24437 | 47687 |
Morningside University
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| 41 | Northwestern College | Basketball | 24267 | 80.35 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 26347 | 46731 |
Northwestern College
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| 42 | Doane University | Golf | 23655 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 43 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Golf | 23603 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 44 | Midland University | Soccer | 23268 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 45 | Northwestern College | Soccer | 18569 | 80.35 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 26347 | 46731 |
Northwestern College
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| 46 | Morningside University | Bowling | 17494 | 71.04 | 710 – 1,110 | 24437 | 47687 |
Morningside University
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| 47 | Morningside University | Tennis | 13668 | 71.04 | 710 – 1,110 | 24437 | 47687 |
Morningside University
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| 48 | Doane University | Softball | 13199 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 49 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Football | 12840 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 50 | Doane University | Other Sports | 10377 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
#50
Doane University
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| 51 | Briar Cliff University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 7008 | 58.34 | 970 – 1,180 | 23263 | 48338 |
Briar Cliff University
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| 52 | Northwestern College | Golf | 6728 | 80.35 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 26347 | 46731 |
Northwestern College
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| 53 | Briar Cliff University | Soccer | 6646 | 58.34 | 970 – 1,180 | 23263 | 48338 |
Briar Cliff University
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| 54 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Wrestling | 6199 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 55 | Northwestern College | Softball | 4942 | 80.35 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 26347 | 46731 |
Northwestern College
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| 56 | Doane University | Tennis | 4551 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 57 | Doane University | Cross Country | 4241 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 58 | Briar Cliff University | Baseball | 3123 | 58.34 | 970 – 1,180 | 23263 | 48338 |
Briar Cliff University
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| 59 | Northwestern College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 2285 | 80.35 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 26347 | 46731 |
Northwestern College
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| 60 | Briar Cliff University | Basketball | 2224 | 58.34 | 970 – 1,180 | 23263 | 48338 |
Briar Cliff University
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| 61 | Northwestern College | Tennis | 2162 | 80.35 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 26347 | 46731 |
Northwestern College
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| 62 | Northwestern College | Baseball | 1917 | 80.35 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 26347 | 46731 |
Northwestern College
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| 63 | Briar Cliff University | Volleyball | 1892 | 58.34 | 970 – 1,180 | 23263 | 48338 |
Briar Cliff University
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| 64 | Briar Cliff University | Golf | 1789 | 58.34 | 970 – 1,180 | 23263 | 48338 |
Briar Cliff University
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| 65 | Briar Cliff University | Football | 1641 | 58.34 | 970 – 1,180 | 23263 | 48338 |
Briar Cliff University
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| 66 | Northwestern College | Other Sports | 1000 | 80.35 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 26347 | 46731 |
Northwestern College
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| 67 | Briar Cliff University | Other Sports | 432 | 58.34 | 970 – 1,180 | 23263 | 48338 |
Briar Cliff University
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| 68 | Briar Cliff University | Softball | 397 | 58.34 | 970 – 1,180 | 23263 | 48338 |
Briar Cliff University
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| 69 | Doane University | Soccer | 313 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 70 | Briar Cliff University | Wrestling | 173 | 58.34 | 970 – 1,180 | 23263 | 48338 |
Briar Cliff University
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| 71 | Dordt University | Baseball | 0 | 68.47 | 1,080 – 1,340 | 28486 | 50551 |
Dordt University
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| 72 | Dordt University | Basketball | 0 | 68.47 | 1,080 – 1,340 | 28486 | 50551 |
Dordt University
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| 73 | Dordt University | Football | 0 | 68.47 | 1,080 – 1,340 | 28486 | 50551 |
Dordt University
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| 74 | Dordt University | Golf | 0 | 68.47 | 1,080 – 1,340 | 28486 | 50551 |
Dordt University
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| 75 | Dordt University | Soccer | 0 | 68.47 | 1,080 – 1,340 | 28486 | 50551 |
Dordt University
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| 76 | Dordt University | Softball | 0 | 68.47 | 1,080 – 1,340 | 28486 | 50551 |
Dordt University
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| 77 | Dordt University | Swimming | 0 | 68.47 | 1,080 – 1,340 | 28486 | 50551 |
#77
Dordt University
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| 78 | Dordt University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 68.47 | 1,080 – 1,340 | 28486 | 50551 |
Dordt University
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| 79 | Dordt University | Cross Country | 0 | 68.47 | 1,080 – 1,340 | 28486 | 50551 |
Dordt University
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| 80 | Dordt University | Volleyball | 0 | 68.47 | 1,080 – 1,340 | 28486 | 50551 |
Dordt University
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| 81 | Dordt University | Other Sports | 0 | 68.47 | 1,080 – 1,340 | 28486 | 50551 |
Dordt University
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| 82 | Hastings College | Baseball | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 83 | Hastings College | Basketball | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 84 | Hastings College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 85 | Hastings College | Football | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 86 | Hastings College | Golf | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 87 | Hastings College | Rifle | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 88 | Hastings College | Soccer | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 89 | Hastings College | Softball | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 90 | Hastings College | Tennis | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 91 | Hastings College | Volleyball | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 92 | Hastings College | Wrestling | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 93 | Hastings College | Other Sports | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 94 | Hastings College | Bowling | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 95 | Mount Marty University | Baseball | 0 | 86.03 | 1,080 – 1,210 | 22242 | 46984 |
Mount Marty University
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| 96 | Mount Marty University | Basketball | 0 | 86.03 | 1,080 – 1,210 | 22242 | 46984 |
Mount Marty University
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| 97 | Mount Marty University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 86.03 | 1,080 – 1,210 | 22242 | 46984 |
Mount Marty University
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| 98 | Mount Marty University | Football | 0 | 86.03 | 1,080 – 1,210 | 22242 | 46984 |
Mount Marty University
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| 99 | Mount Marty University | Golf | 0 | 86.03 | 1,080 – 1,210 | 22242 | 46984 |
Mount Marty University
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| 100 | Mount Marty University | Soccer | 0 | 86.03 | 1,080 – 1,210 | 22242 | 46984 |
Mount Marty University
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| 101 | Mount Marty University | Softball | 0 | 86.03 | 1,080 – 1,210 | 22242 | 46984 |
Mount Marty University
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| 102 | Mount Marty University | Tennis | 0 | 86.03 | 1,080 – 1,210 | 22242 | 46984 |
Mount Marty University
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| 103 | Mount Marty University | Volleyball | 0 | 86.03 | 1,080 – 1,210 | 22242 | 46984 |
Mount Marty University
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| 104 | Mount Marty University | Other Sports | 0 | 86.03 | 1,080 – 1,210 | 22242 | 46984 |
Mount Marty University
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| 105 | Mount Marty University | Archery | 0 | 86.03 | 1,080 – 1,210 | 22242 | 46984 |
Mount Marty University
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| 106 | Northwestern College | Football | 0 | 80.35 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 26347 | 46731 |
Northwestern College
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| 107 | Northwestern College | Volleyball | 0 | 80.35 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 26347 | 46731 |
Northwestern College
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| 108 | Northwestern College | Wrestling | 0 | 80.35 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 26347 | 46731 |
Northwestern College
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| 109 | Waldorf University | Baseball | 0 | 76.98 | 930 – 1,090 | 19766 | 50515 |
Waldorf University
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| 110 | Waldorf University | Basketball | 0 | 76.98 | 930 – 1,090 | 19766 | 50515 |
Waldorf University
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| 111 | Waldorf University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 76.98 | 930 – 1,090 | 19766 | 50515 |
#111
Waldorf University
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| 112 | Waldorf University | Football | 0 | 76.98 | 930 – 1,090 | 19766 | 50515 |
Waldorf University
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| 113 | Waldorf University | Golf | 0 | 76.98 | 930 – 1,090 | 19766 | 50515 |
Waldorf University
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| 114 | Waldorf University | Ice Hockey | 0 | 76.98 | 930 – 1,090 | 19766 | 50515 |
Waldorf University
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| 115 | Waldorf University | Rifle | 0 | 76.98 | 930 – 1,090 | 19766 | 50515 |
Waldorf University
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| 116 | Waldorf University | Soccer | 0 | 76.98 | 930 – 1,090 | 19766 | 50515 |
Waldorf University
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| 117 | Waldorf University | Softball | 0 | 76.98 | 930 – 1,090 | 19766 | 50515 |
Waldorf University
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| 118 | Waldorf University | Volleyball | 0 | 76.98 | 930 – 1,090 | 19766 | 50515 |
Waldorf University
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| 119 | Waldorf University | Wrestling | 0 | 76.98 | 930 – 1,090 | 19766 | 50515 |
Waldorf University
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| 120 | Waldorf University | Other Sports | 0 | 76.98 | 930 – 1,090 | 19766 | 50515 |
Waldorf University
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| 121 | Waldorf University | Bowling | 0 | 76.98 | 930 – 1,090 | 19766 | 50515 |
Waldorf University
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| 122 | Doane University | Volleyball | -2838 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 123 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Tennis | -5972 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 124 | Dakota Wesleyan University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -26316 | 73.38 | 970 – 1,200 | 22990 | 49432 |
Dakota Wesleyan University
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| 125 | Dakota Wesleyan University | Golf | -75961 | 73.38 | 970 – 1,200 | 22990 | 49432 |
Dakota Wesleyan University
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| 126 | Dakota Wesleyan University | Softball | -101609 | 73.38 | 970 – 1,200 | 22990 | 49432 |
Dakota Wesleyan University
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| 127 | Dakota Wesleyan University | Baseball | -158060 | 73.38 | 970 – 1,200 | 22990 | 49432 |
Dakota Wesleyan University
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| 128 | Midland University | Golf | -170110 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 129 | Dakota Wesleyan University | Football | -233913 | 73.38 | 970 – 1,200 | 22990 | 49432 |
Dakota Wesleyan University
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| 130 | Midland University | Ice Hockey | -875626 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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