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 | Piedmont University | Volleyball | 1614762 | 93.28 | 1,020 – 1,240 | 21599 | 43761 |
Piedmont University
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| 2 | Pfeiffer University | Soccer | 101471 | 91.26 | 800 – 1,080 | 21402 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 3 | Pfeiffer University | Tennis | 78721 | 91.26 | 800 – 1,080 | 21402 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 4 | Piedmont University | Softball | 74892 | 93.28 | 1,020 – 1,240 | 21599 | 43761 |
Piedmont University
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| 5 | Belhaven University | Football | 70929 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 6 | Huntingdon College | Baseball | 70267 | 67.93 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 22642 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 7 | Pfeiffer University | Basketball | 69993 | 91.26 | 800 – 1,080 | 21402 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 8 | Pfeiffer University | Golf | 68739 | 91.26 | 800 – 1,080 | 21402 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 9 | Pfeiffer University | Softball | 68590 | 91.26 | 800 – 1,080 | 21402 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 10 | Pfeiffer University | Baseball | 55364 | 91.26 | 800 – 1,080 | 21402 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 11 | Piedmont University | Other Sports | 53775 | 93.28 | 1,020 – 1,240 | 21599 | 43761 |
Piedmont University
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| 12 | William Peace University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 28676 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,240 | 24503 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 13 | Pfeiffer University | Cross Country | 24951 | 91.26 | 800 – 1,080 | 21402 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 14 | Huntingdon College | Basketball | 23892 | 67.93 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 22642 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 15 | Huntingdon College | Football | 17291 | 67.93 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 22642 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 16 | Belhaven University | Baseball | 14729 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 17 | Belhaven University | Basketball | 13200 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 18 | Piedmont University | Swimming | 11722 | 93.28 | 1,020 – 1,240 | 21599 | 43761 |
Piedmont University
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| 19 | Belhaven University | Soccer | 11449 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 20 | Piedmont University | Basketball | 10894 | 93.28 | 1,020 – 1,240 | 21599 | 43761 |
Piedmont University
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| 21 | Pfeiffer University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 8983 | 91.26 | 800 – 1,080 | 21402 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 22 | Pfeiffer University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 8983 | 91.26 | 800 – 1,080 | 21402 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 23 | William Peace University | Lacrosse | 8790 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,240 | 24503 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 24 | Pfeiffer University | Volleyball | 8432 | 91.26 | 800 – 1,080 | 21402 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 25 | Piedmont University | Lacrosse | 8168 | 93.28 | 1,020 – 1,240 | 21599 | 43761 |
Piedmont University
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| 26 | Belhaven University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 7432 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
#26
Belhaven University
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| 27 | Belhaven University | Softball | 6285 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 28 | Huntingdon College | Wrestling | 5870 | 67.93 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 22642 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 29 | Huntingdon College | Soccer | 5831 | 67.93 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 22642 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 30 | Belhaven University | Golf | 4353 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 31 | William Peace University | Basketball | 2027 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,240 | 24503 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 32 | William Peace University | Golf | 2000 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,240 | 24503 | 39738 |
#32
William Peace University
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| 33 | Huntingdon College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 1656 | 67.93 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 22642 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 34 | Huntingdon College | Cross Country | 1656 | 67.93 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 22642 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 35 | Huntingdon College | Lacrosse | 882 | 67.93 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 22642 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 36 | William Peace University | Swimming | 124 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,240 | 24503 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 37 | Belhaven University | Tennis | 0 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
#37
Belhaven University
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| 38 | Belhaven University | Volleyball | 0 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 39 | Brevard College | Baseball | 0 | 39.46 | 940 – 1,130 | 26938 | 34401 |
#39
Brevard College
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| 40 | Brevard College | Basketball | 0 | 39.46 | 940 – 1,130 | 26938 | 34401 |
#40
Brevard College
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| 41 | Brevard College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 39.46 | 940 – 1,130 | 26938 | 34401 |
#41
Brevard College
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| 42 | Brevard College | Football | 0 | 39.46 | 940 – 1,130 | 26938 | 34401 |
#42
Brevard College
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| 43 | Brevard College | Lacrosse | 0 | 39.46 | 940 – 1,130 | 26938 | 34401 |
#43
Brevard College
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| 44 | Brevard College | Soccer | 0 | 39.46 | 940 – 1,130 | 26938 | 34401 |
#44
Brevard College
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| 45 | Brevard College | Softball | 0 | 39.46 | 940 – 1,130 | 26938 | 34401 |
#45
Brevard College
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| 46 | Brevard College | Tennis | 0 | 39.46 | 940 – 1,130 | 26938 | 34401 |
#46
Brevard College
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| 47 | Brevard College | Volleyball | 0 | 39.46 | 940 – 1,130 | 26938 | 34401 |
#47
Brevard College
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| 48 | Brevard College | Other Sports | 0 | 39.46 | 940 – 1,130 | 26938 | 34401 |
#48
Brevard College
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| 49 | Greensboro College | Baseball | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 19783 | 36462 |
#49
Greensboro College
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| 50 | Greensboro College | Basketball | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 19783 | 36462 |
#50
Greensboro College
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| 51 | Greensboro College | Football | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 19783 | 36462 |
#51
Greensboro College
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| 52 | Greensboro College | Golf | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 19783 | 36462 |
#52
Greensboro College
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| 53 | Greensboro College | Lacrosse | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 19783 | 36462 |
#53
Greensboro College
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| 54 | Greensboro College | Soccer | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 19783 | 36462 |
#54
Greensboro College
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| 55 | Greensboro College | Softball | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 19783 | 36462 |
#55
Greensboro College
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| 56 | Greensboro College | Swimming | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 19783 | 36462 |
#56
Greensboro College
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| 57 | Greensboro College | Volleyball | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 19783 | 36462 |
#57
Greensboro College
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| 58 | Greensboro College | Wrestling | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 19783 | 36462 |
#58
Greensboro College
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| 59 | Greensboro College | Other Sports | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 19783 | 36462 |
#59
Greensboro College
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| 60 | Huntingdon College | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 67.93 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 22642 | 42147 |
#60
Huntingdon College
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| 61 | LaGrange College | Baseball | 0 | 58.05 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 24564 | 46599 |
#61
LaGrange College
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| 62 | LaGrange College | Basketball | 0 | 58.05 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 24564 | 46599 |
#62
LaGrange College
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| 63 | LaGrange College | Football | 0 | 58.05 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 24564 | 46599 |
#63
LaGrange College
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| 64 | LaGrange College | Golf | 0 | 58.05 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 24564 | 46599 |
#64
LaGrange College
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| 65 | LaGrange College | Lacrosse | 0 | 58.05 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 24564 | 46599 |
#65
LaGrange College
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| 66 | LaGrange College | Soccer | 0 | 58.05 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 24564 | 46599 |
#66
LaGrange College
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| 67 | LaGrange College | Softball | 0 | 58.05 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 24564 | 46599 |
#67
LaGrange College
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| 68 | LaGrange College | Tennis | 0 | 58.05 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 24564 | 46599 |
#68
LaGrange College
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| 69 | LaGrange College | Cross Country | 0 | 58.05 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 24564 | 46599 |
#69
LaGrange College
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| 70 | LaGrange College | Volleyball | 0 | 58.05 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 24564 | 46599 |
#70
LaGrange College
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| 71 | Mary Baldwin University | Baseball | 0 | 94.7 | 980 – 1,220 | 18838 | 39075 |
Mary Baldwin University
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| 72 | Mary Baldwin University | Basketball | 0 | 94.7 | 980 – 1,220 | 18838 | 39075 |
Mary Baldwin University
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| 73 | Mary Baldwin University | Soccer | 0 | 94.7 | 980 – 1,220 | 18838 | 39075 |
#73
Mary Baldwin University
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| 74 | Mary Baldwin University | Softball | 0 | 94.7 | 980 – 1,220 | 18838 | 39075 |
#74
Mary Baldwin University
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| 75 | Mary Baldwin University | Tennis | 0 | 94.7 | 980 – 1,220 | 18838 | 39075 |
#75
Mary Baldwin University
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| 76 | Mary Baldwin University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 94.7 | 980 – 1,220 | 18838 | 39075 |
#76
Mary Baldwin University
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| 77 | Mary Baldwin University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 94.7 | 980 – 1,220 | 18838 | 39075 |
#77
Mary Baldwin University
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| 78 | Mary Baldwin University | Cross Country | 0 | 94.7 | 980 – 1,220 | 18838 | 39075 |
#78
Mary Baldwin University
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| 79 | Mary Baldwin University | Volleyball | 0 | 94.7 | 980 – 1,220 | 18838 | 39075 |
#79
Mary Baldwin University
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| 80 | Methodist University | Baseball | 0 | 75.2 | 1,100 – 1,250 | 25786 | 40540 |
#80
Methodist University
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| 81 | Methodist University | Basketball | 0 | 75.2 | 1,100 – 1,250 | 25786 | 40540 |
#81
Methodist University
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| 82 | Methodist University | Football | 0 | 75.2 | 1,100 – 1,250 | 25786 | 40540 |
#82
Methodist University
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| 83 | Methodist University | Golf | 0 | 75.2 | 1,100 – 1,250 | 25786 | 40540 |
#83
Methodist University
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| 84 | Methodist University | Lacrosse | 0 | 75.2 | 1,100 – 1,250 | 25786 | 40540 |
#84
Methodist University
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| 85 | Methodist University | Soccer | 0 | 75.2 | 1,100 – 1,250 | 25786 | 40540 |
#85
Methodist University
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| 86 | Methodist University | Softball | 0 | 75.2 | 1,100 – 1,250 | 25786 | 40540 |
#86
Methodist University
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| 87 | Methodist University | Tennis | 0 | 75.2 | 1,100 – 1,250 | 25786 | 40540 |
#87
Methodist University
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| 88 | Methodist University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 75.2 | 1,100 – 1,250 | 25786 | 40540 |
#88
Methodist University
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| 89 | Methodist University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 75.2 | 1,100 – 1,250 | 25786 | 40540 |
#89
Methodist University
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| 90 | Methodist University | Cross Country | 0 | 75.2 | 1,100 – 1,250 | 25786 | 40540 |
#90
Methodist University
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| 91 | Methodist University | Volleyball | 0 | 75.2 | 1,100 – 1,250 | 25786 | 40540 |
#91
Methodist University
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| 92 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Baseball | 0 | 77.95 | 860 – 1,100 | 19111 | 38939 |
#92
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 93 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Basketball | 0 | 77.95 | 860 – 1,100 | 19111 | 38939 |
#93
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 94 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 77.95 | 860 – 1,100 | 19111 | 38939 |
#94
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 95 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Football | 0 | 77.95 | 860 – 1,100 | 19111 | 38939 |
#95
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 96 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Golf | 0 | 77.95 | 860 – 1,100 | 19111 | 38939 |
#96
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 97 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Lacrosse | 0 | 77.95 | 860 – 1,100 | 19111 | 38939 |
#97
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 98 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Soccer | 0 | 77.95 | 860 – 1,100 | 19111 | 38939 |
#98
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 99 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Softball | 0 | 77.95 | 860 – 1,100 | 19111 | 38939 |
#99
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 100 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Tennis | 0 | 77.95 | 860 – 1,100 | 19111 | 38939 |
#100
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 101 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Volleyball | 0 | 77.95 | 860 – 1,100 | 19111 | 38939 |
#101
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 102 | Salem College | Basketball | 0 | 78.9 | 980 – 1,180 | 19000 | 38496 |
#102
Salem College
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| 103 | Salem College | Soccer | 0 | 78.9 | 980 – 1,180 | 19000 | 38496 |
#103
Salem College
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| 104 | Salem College | Softball | 0 | 78.9 | 980 – 1,180 | 19000 | 38496 |
#104
Salem College
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| 105 | Salem College | Tennis | 0 | 78.9 | 980 – 1,180 | 19000 | 38496 |
#105
Salem College
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| 106 | Salem College | Volleyball | 0 | 78.9 | 980 – 1,180 | 19000 | 38496 |
#106
Salem College
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| 107 | Southern Virginia University | Baseball | 0 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#107
Southern Virginia University
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| 108 | Southern Virginia University | Basketball | 0 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#108
Southern Virginia University
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| 109 | Southern Virginia University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#109
Southern Virginia University
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| 110 | Southern Virginia University | Field Hockey | 0 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#110
Southern Virginia University
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| 111 | Southern Virginia University | Football | 0 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#111
Southern Virginia University
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| 112 | Southern Virginia University | Golf | 0 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#112
Southern Virginia University
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| 113 | Southern Virginia University | Lacrosse | 0 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#113
Southern Virginia University
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| 114 | Southern Virginia University | Soccer | 0 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#114
Southern Virginia University
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| 115 | Southern Virginia University | Softball | 0 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#115
Southern Virginia University
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| 116 | Southern Virginia University | Swimming | 0 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#116
Southern Virginia University
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| 117 | Southern Virginia University | Tennis | 0 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#117
Southern Virginia University
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| 118 | Southern Virginia University | Volleyball | 0 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#118
Southern Virginia University
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| 119 | Southern Virginia University | Wrestling | 0 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#119
Southern Virginia University
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| 120 | Southern Virginia University | Other Sports | 0 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#120
Southern Virginia University
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| 121 | William Peace University | Baseball | 0 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,240 | 24503 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 122 | William Peace University | Soccer | -269 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,240 | 24503 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 123 | Huntingdon College | Tennis | -494 | 67.93 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 22642 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 124 | Huntingdon College | Softball | -707 | 67.93 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 22642 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 125 | Huntingdon College | Volleyball | -1323 | 67.93 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 22642 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 126 | William Peace University | Volleyball | -3817 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,240 | 24503 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 127 | Piedmont University | Golf | -3858 | 93.28 | 1,020 – 1,240 | 21599 | 43761 |
Piedmont University
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| 128 | William Peace University | Tennis | -4581 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,240 | 24503 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 129 | Pfeiffer University | Lacrosse | -4603 | 91.26 | 800 – 1,080 | 21402 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 130 | Piedmont University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -7838 | 93.28 | 1,020 – 1,240 | 21599 | 43761 |
Piedmont University
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| 131 | Piedmont University | Tennis | -11597 | 93.28 | 1,020 – 1,240 | 21599 | 43761 |
Piedmont University
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| 132 | William Peace University | Softball | -14215 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,240 | 24503 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 133 | Piedmont University | Soccer | -26131 | 93.28 | 1,020 – 1,240 | 21599 | 43761 |
#133
Piedmont University
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| 134 | Piedmont University | Baseball | -28872 | 93.28 | 1,020 – 1,240 | 21599 | 43761 |
Piedmont University
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| 135 | Huntingdon College | Golf | -38752 | 67.93 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 22642 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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