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 | Friends University | Football | 1639423 | 60.46 | 940 – 1,120 | 22579 | 42960 |
Friends University
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| 2 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Baseball | 945235 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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| 3 | Friends University | Baseball | 748184 | 60.46 | 940 – 1,120 | 22579 | 42960 |
Friends University
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| 4 | Friends University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 591924 | 60.46 | 940 – 1,120 | 22579 | 42960 |
Friends University
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| 5 | Friends University | Basketball | 511514 | 60.46 | 940 – 1,120 | 22579 | 42960 |
Friends University
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| 6 | Friends University | Soccer | 426852 | 60.46 | 940 – 1,120 | 22579 | 42960 |
Friends University
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| 7 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 390246 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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| 8 | Friends University | Wrestling | 364302 | 60.46 | 940 – 1,120 | 22579 | 42960 |
Friends University
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| 9 | Friends University | Softball | 252002 | 60.46 | 940 – 1,120 | 22579 | 42960 |
Friends University
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| 10 | Friends University | Volleyball | 246928 | 60.46 | 940 – 1,120 | 22579 | 42960 |
Friends University
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| 11 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Volleyball | 237307 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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| 12 | Friends University | Weight Lifting | 192412 | 60.46 | 940 – 1,120 | 22579 | 42960 |
Friends University
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| 13 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Softball | 170321 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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| 14 | Friends University | Golf | 164247 | 60.46 | 940 – 1,120 | 22579 | 42960 |
Friends University
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| 15 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Other Sports | 122295 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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| 16 | Southwestern College | Cross Country | 90690 | 74.43 | 900 – 1,110 | 27337 | 48034 |
#16
Southwestern College
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| 17 | Bethany College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 87436 | 78.6 | 960 – 1,120 | 29571 | 40805 |
Bethany College
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| 18 | Bethany College | Football | 76630 | 78.6 | 960 – 1,120 | 29571 | 40805 |
Bethany College
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| 19 | Sterling College | Golf | 57178 | 89.16 | 1,000 – 1,180 | 22996 | 40722 |
Sterling College
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| 20 | Bethany College | Basketball | 48149 | 78.6 | 960 – 1,120 | 29571 | 40805 |
Bethany College
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| 21 | Friends University | Tennis | 45198 | 60.46 | 940 – 1,120 | 22579 | 42960 |
Friends University
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| 22 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Lacrosse | 43155 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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| 23 | Tabor College | Baseball | 32640 | 64.58 | 830 – 1,100 | 19998 | 42896 |
Tabor College
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| 24 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Bowling | 31165 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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| 25 | Sterling College | Football | 25927 | 89.16 | 1,000 – 1,180 | 22996 | 40722 |
Sterling College
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| 26 | Southwestern College | Football | 24734 | 74.43 | 900 – 1,110 | 27337 | 48034 |
Southwestern College
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| 27 | Bethel College-North Newton | Basketball | 22555 | 93.5 | 880 – 1,190 | 24879 | 40808 |
Bethel College-North Newton
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| 28 | Bethany College | Softball | 12816 | 78.6 | 960 – 1,120 | 29571 | 40805 |
Bethany College
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| 29 | Southwestern College | Basketball | 11280 | 74.43 | 900 – 1,110 | 27337 | 48034 |
Southwestern College
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| 30 | Bethany College | Baseball | 10096 | 78.6 | 960 – 1,120 | 29571 | 40805 |
Bethany College
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| 31 | Tabor College | Football | 8935 | 64.58 | 830 – 1,100 | 19998 | 42896 |
Tabor College
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| 32 | Bethel College-North Newton | Softball | 8796 | 93.5 | 880 – 1,190 | 24879 | 40808 |
Bethel College-North Newton
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| 33 | Southwestern College | Soccer | 6604 | 74.43 | 900 – 1,110 | 27337 | 48034 |
Southwestern College
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| 34 | Southwestern College | Baseball | 5930 | 74.43 | 900 – 1,110 | 27337 | 48034 |
Southwestern College
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| 35 | Tabor College | Cross Country | 5906 | 64.58 | 830 – 1,100 | 19998 | 42896 |
Tabor College
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| 36 | Tabor College | Basketball | 5244 | 64.58 | 830 – 1,100 | 19998 | 42896 |
Tabor College
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| 37 | Bethel College-North Newton | Volleyball | 4677 | 93.5 | 880 – 1,190 | 24879 | 40808 |
Bethel College-North Newton
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| 38 | Bethel College-North Newton | Football | 4484 | 93.5 | 880 – 1,190 | 24879 | 40808 |
Bethel College-North Newton
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| 39 | Tabor College | Soccer | 4449 | 64.58 | 830 – 1,100 | 19998 | 42896 |
Tabor College
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| 40 | Tabor College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 4309 | 64.58 | 830 – 1,100 | 19998 | 42896 |
Tabor College
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| 41 | Sterling College | Baseball | 3454 | 89.16 | 1,000 – 1,180 | 22996 | 40722 |
Sterling College
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| 42 | Bethel College-North Newton | Tennis | 3010 | 93.5 | 880 – 1,190 | 24879 | 40808 |
Bethel College-North Newton
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| 43 | Bethel College-North Newton | Other Sports | 3009 | 93.5 | 880 – 1,190 | 24879 | 40808 |
Bethel College-North Newton
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| 44 | Tabor College | Volleyball | 2936 | 64.58 | 830 – 1,100 | 19998 | 42896 |
Tabor College
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| 45 | Sterling College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 2827 | 89.16 | 1,000 – 1,180 | 22996 | 40722 |
Sterling College
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| 46 | Bethany College | Volleyball | 2781 | 78.6 | 960 – 1,120 | 29571 | 40805 |
Bethany College
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| 47 | Bethany College | Golf | 2466 | 78.6 | 960 – 1,120 | 29571 | 40805 |
Bethany College
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| 48 | Bethel College-North Newton | Golf | 2199 | 93.5 | 880 – 1,190 | 24879 | 40808 |
Bethel College-North Newton
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| 49 | Sterling College | Swimming | 1880 | 89.16 | 1,000 – 1,180 | 22996 | 40722 |
Sterling College
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| 50 | Sterling College | Volleyball | 1729 | 89.16 | 1,000 – 1,180 | 22996 | 40722 |
Sterling College
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| 51 | Bethany College | Other Sports | 1691 | 78.6 | 960 – 1,120 | 29571 | 40805 |
Bethany College
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| 52 | Bethany College | Soccer | 1686 | 78.6 | 960 – 1,120 | 29571 | 40805 |
Bethany College
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| 53 | Bethany College | Tennis | 1527 | 78.6 | 960 – 1,120 | 29571 | 40805 |
Bethany College
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| 54 | Southwestern College | Softball | 757 | 74.43 | 900 – 1,110 | 27337 | 48034 |
Southwestern College
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| 55 | Tabor College | Softball | 107 | 64.58 | 830 – 1,100 | 19998 | 42896 |
Tabor College
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| 56 | Tabor College | Tennis | 46 | 64.58 | 830 – 1,100 | 19998 | 42896 |
Tabor College
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| 57 | Evangel University | Soccer | 40 | 71.61 | 1,070 – 1,300 | 18748 | 39332 | |
| 58 | Southwestern College | Volleyball | 1 | 74.43 | 900 – 1,110 | 27337 | 48034 |
Southwestern College
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| 59 | Avila University | Baseball | 0 | 87.8 | 890 – 1,080 | 17482 | 48975 |
Avila University
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| 60 | Avila University | Basketball | 0 | 87.8 | 890 – 1,080 | 17482 | 48975 |
Avila University
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| 61 | Avila University | Football | 0 | 87.8 | 890 – 1,080 | 17482 | 48975 |
Avila University
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| 62 | Avila University | Soccer | 0 | 87.8 | 890 – 1,080 | 17482 | 48975 |
Avila University
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| 63 | Avila University | Softball | 0 | 87.8 | 890 – 1,080 | 17482 | 48975 |
Avila University
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| 64 | Avila University | Volleyball | 0 | 87.8 | 890 – 1,080 | 17482 | 48975 |
Avila University
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| 65 | Avila University | Wrestling | 0 | 87.8 | 890 – 1,080 | 17482 | 48975 |
Avila University
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| 66 | Avila University | Other Sports | 0 | 87.8 | 890 – 1,080 | 17482 | 48975 |
Avila University
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| 67 | Avila University | Bowling | 0 | 87.8 | 890 – 1,080 | 17482 | 48975 |
Avila University
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| 68 | Bethany College | Wrestling | 0 | 78.6 | 960 – 1,120 | 29571 | 40805 |
Bethany College
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| 69 | Evangel University | Baseball | 0 | 71.61 | 1,070 – 1,300 | 18748 | 39332 | |
| 70 | Evangel University | Basketball | 0 | 71.61 | 1,070 – 1,300 | 18748 | 39332 | |
| 71 | Evangel University | Football | 0 | 71.61 | 1,070 – 1,300 | 18748 | 39332 | |
| 72 | Evangel University | Golf | 0 | 71.61 | 1,070 – 1,300 | 18748 | 39332 | |
| 73 | Evangel University | Softball | 0 | 71.61 | 1,070 – 1,300 | 18748 | 39332 | |
| 74 | Evangel University | Tennis | 0 | 71.61 | 1,070 – 1,300 | 18748 | 39332 | |
| 75 | Evangel University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 71.61 | 1,070 – 1,300 | 18748 | 39332 | |
| 76 | Evangel University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 71.61 | 1,070 – 1,300 | 18748 | 39332 | |
| 77 | Evangel University | Cross Country | 0 | 71.61 | 1,070 – 1,300 | 18748 | 39332 | |
| 78 | Evangel University | Volleyball | 0 | 71.61 | 1,070 – 1,300 | 18748 | 39332 | |
| 79 | Kansas Wesleyan University | Baseball | 0 | 67.02 | 930 – 1,140 | 23419 | 44811 |
Kansas Wesleyan University
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| 80 | Kansas Wesleyan University | Basketball | 0 | 67.02 | 930 – 1,140 | 23419 | 44811 |
Kansas Wesleyan University
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| 81 | Kansas Wesleyan University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 67.02 | 930 – 1,140 | 23419 | 44811 |
Kansas Wesleyan University
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| 82 | Kansas Wesleyan University | Football | 0 | 67.02 | 930 – 1,140 | 23419 | 44811 |
Kansas Wesleyan University
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| 83 | Kansas Wesleyan University | Golf | 0 | 67.02 | 930 – 1,140 | 23419 | 44811 |
Kansas Wesleyan University
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| 84 | Kansas Wesleyan University | Soccer | 0 | 67.02 | 930 – 1,140 | 23419 | 44811 |
Kansas Wesleyan University
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| 85 | Kansas Wesleyan University | Softball | 0 | 67.02 | 930 – 1,140 | 23419 | 44811 |
Kansas Wesleyan University
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| 86 | Kansas Wesleyan University | Tennis | 0 | 67.02 | 930 – 1,140 | 23419 | 44811 |
Kansas Wesleyan University
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| 87 | Kansas Wesleyan University | Volleyball | 0 | 67.02 | 930 – 1,140 | 23419 | 44811 |
Kansas Wesleyan University
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| 88 | Kansas Wesleyan University | Other Sports | 0 | 67.02 | 930 – 1,140 | 23419 | 44811 |
Kansas Wesleyan University
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| 89 | Kansas Wesleyan University | Bowling | 0 | 67.02 | 930 – 1,140 | 23419 | 44811 |
Kansas Wesleyan University
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| 90 | McPherson College | Baseball | 0 | 76.76 | 970 – 1,160 | 25490 | 41446 | |
| 91 | McPherson College | Basketball | 0 | 76.76 | 970 – 1,160 | 25490 | 41446 | |
| 92 | McPherson College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 76.76 | 970 – 1,160 | 25490 | 41446 | |
| 93 | McPherson College | Football | 0 | 76.76 | 970 – 1,160 | 25490 | 41446 | |
| 94 | McPherson College | Rifle | 0 | 76.76 | 970 – 1,160 | 25490 | 41446 | |
| 95 | McPherson College | Soccer | 0 | 76.76 | 970 – 1,160 | 25490 | 41446 | |
| 96 | McPherson College | Softball | 0 | 76.76 | 970 – 1,160 | 25490 | 41446 | |
| 97 | McPherson College | Tennis | 0 | 76.76 | 970 – 1,160 | 25490 | 41446 | |
| 98 | McPherson College | Volleyball | 0 | 76.76 | 970 – 1,160 | 25490 | 41446 | |
| 99 | McPherson College | Other Sports | 0 | 76.76 | 970 – 1,160 | 25490 | 41446 | |
| 100 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Baseball | 0 | 77.03 | 960 – 1,160 | 26811 | 55700 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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| 101 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Basketball | 0 | 77.03 | 960 – 1,160 | 26811 | 55700 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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| 102 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Golf | 0 | 77.03 | 960 – 1,160 | 26811 | 55700 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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| 103 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Soccer | 0 | 77.03 | 960 – 1,160 | 26811 | 55700 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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| 104 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Softball | 0 | 77.03 | 960 – 1,160 | 26811 | 55700 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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| 105 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Tennis | 0 | 77.03 | 960 – 1,160 | 26811 | 55700 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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| 106 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 77.03 | 960 – 1,160 | 26811 | 55700 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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| 107 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 77.03 | 960 – 1,160 | 26811 | 55700 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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| 108 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Cross Country | 0 | 77.03 | 960 – 1,160 | 26811 | 55700 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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| 109 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Volleyball | 0 | 77.03 | 960 – 1,160 | 26811 | 55700 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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| 110 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Wrestling | 0 | 77.03 | 960 – 1,160 | 26811 | 55700 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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| 111 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Other Sports | 0 | 77.03 | 960 – 1,160 | 26811 | 55700 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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| 112 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 77.03 | 960 – 1,160 | 26811 | 55700 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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| 113 | Southwestern College | Golf | 0 | 74.43 | 900 – 1,110 | 27337 | 48034 |
Southwestern College
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| 114 | Southwestern College | Tennis | 0 | 74.43 | 900 – 1,110 | 27337 | 48034 |
Southwestern College
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| 115 | Southwestern College | Other Sports | 0 | 74.43 | 900 – 1,110 | 27337 | 48034 |
#115
Southwestern College
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| 116 | Tabor College | Golf | 0 | 64.58 | 830 – 1,100 | 19998 | 42896 |
Tabor College
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| 117 | University of Saint Mary | Baseball | 0 | 86.63 | 920 – 1,170 | 23611 | 54827 |
University of Saint Mary
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| 118 | University of Saint Mary | Basketball | 0 | 86.63 | 920 – 1,170 | 23611 | 54827 |
University of Saint Mary
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| 119 | University of Saint Mary | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 86.63 | 920 – 1,170 | 23611 | 54827 |
University of Saint Mary
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| 120 | University of Saint Mary | Football | 0 | 86.63 | 920 – 1,170 | 23611 | 54827 |
University of Saint Mary
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| 121 | University of Saint Mary | Lacrosse | 0 | 86.63 | 920 – 1,170 | 23611 | 54827 |
University of Saint Mary
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| 122 | University of Saint Mary | Soccer | 0 | 86.63 | 920 – 1,170 | 23611 | 54827 |
University of Saint Mary
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| 123 | University of Saint Mary | Softball | 0 | 86.63 | 920 – 1,170 | 23611 | 54827 |
University of Saint Mary
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| 124 | University of Saint Mary | Swimming | 0 | 86.63 | 920 – 1,170 | 23611 | 54827 |
University of Saint Mary
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| 125 | University of Saint Mary | Tennis | 0 | 86.63 | 920 – 1,170 | 23611 | 54827 |
University of Saint Mary
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| 126 | University of Saint Mary | Volleyball | 0 | 86.63 | 920 – 1,170 | 23611 | 54827 |
University of Saint Mary
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| 127 | University of Saint Mary | Wrestling | 0 | 86.63 | 920 – 1,170 | 23611 | 54827 |
University of Saint Mary
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| 128 | University of Saint Mary | Other Sports | 0 | 86.63 | 920 – 1,170 | 23611 | 54827 |
University of Saint Mary
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| 129 | University of Saint Mary | Bowling | 0 | 86.63 | 920 – 1,170 | 23611 | 54827 |
University of Saint Mary
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| 130 | York University | Baseball | 0 | 47.63 | 850 – 1,170 | 20163 | 36447 |
York University
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| 131 | York University | Basketball | 0 | 47.63 | 850 – 1,170 | 20163 | 36447 |
York University
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| 132 | York University | Golf | 0 | 47.63 | 850 – 1,170 | 20163 | 36447 |
York University
|
| 133 | York University | Soccer | 0 | 47.63 | 850 – 1,170 | 20163 | 36447 |
York University
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| 134 | York University | Softball | 0 | 47.63 | 850 – 1,170 | 20163 | 36447 |
York University
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| 135 | York University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 47.63 | 850 – 1,170 | 20163 | 36447 |
#135
York University
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| 136 | York University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 47.63 | 850 – 1,170 | 20163 | 36447 |
#136
York University
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| 137 | York University | Cross Country | 0 | 47.63 | 850 – 1,170 | 20163 | 36447 |
#137
York University
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| 138 | York University | Volleyball | 0 | 47.63 | 850 – 1,170 | 20163 | 36447 |
York University
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| 139 | York University | Wrestling | 0 | 47.63 | 850 – 1,170 | 20163 | 36447 |
York University
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| 140 | York University | Other Sports | 0 | 47.63 | 850 – 1,170 | 20163 | 36447 |
York University
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| 141 | Bethel College-North Newton | Cross Country | -365 | 93.5 | 880 – 1,190 | 24879 | 40808 |
Bethel College-North Newton
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| 142 | Bethel College-North Newton | Soccer | -1568 | 93.5 | 880 – 1,190 | 24879 | 40808 |
Bethel College-North Newton
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| 143 | Sterling College | Other Sports | -2210 | 89.16 | 1,000 – 1,180 | 22996 | 40722 |
#143
Sterling College
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| 144 | Bethel College-North Newton | Track and Field (Outdoor) | -2636 | 93.5 | 880 – 1,190 | 24879 | 40808 |
Bethel College-North Newton
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| 145 | Bethel College-North Newton | Track and Field (Indoor) | -2637 | 93.5 | 880 – 1,190 | 24879 | 40808 |
Bethel College-North Newton
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| 146 | Sterling College | Tennis | -3048 | 89.16 | 1,000 – 1,180 | 22996 | 40722 |
Sterling College
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| 147 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Beach Volleyball | -4026 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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| 148 | Sterling College | Soccer | -6552 | 89.16 | 1,000 – 1,180 | 22996 | 40722 |
Sterling College
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| 149 | Sterling College | Softball | -6653 | 89.16 | 1,000 – 1,180 | 22996 | 40722 |
Sterling College
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| 150 | Sterling College | Basketball | -21202 | 89.16 | 1,000 – 1,180 | 22996 | 40722 |
Sterling College
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| 151 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Soccer | -24125 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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| 152 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Tennis | -59864 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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| 153 | Southwestern College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | -87076 | 74.43 | 900 – 1,110 | 27337 | 48034 |
#153
Southwestern College
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| 154 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Golf | -96715 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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| 155 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Weight Lifting | -129701 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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| 156 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Football | -188335 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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| 157 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Basketball | -305265 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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| 158 | Friends University | Other Sports | -336099 | 60.46 | 940 – 1,120 | 22579 | 42960 |
Friends University
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| 159 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | Wrestling | -430397 | 80.03 | 860 – 1,100 | 28126 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
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