This ranking is based on the profitability of each sports program at a college or university, divided by the number of college athletes on in that sport. Institutions with higher profitability per athlete may have an overall higher profit from sports or a relatively lower number of student athletes.
| Rank | Institution | Sport | Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Converse University | Golf | 6805.43 | 64.24 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 19438 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 2 | University of Mount Olive | Wrestling | 1542.19 | 77.75 | 850 – 1,040 | 17893 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 3 | Emmanuel University | Softball | 1527.69 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 4 | Emmanuel University | Other Sports | 1158.22 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
#4
Emmanuel University
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| 5 | Converse University | Volleyball | 1125.78 | 64.24 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 19438 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 6 | Emmanuel University | Golf | 1082.17 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 7 | Emmanuel University | Cross Country | 1034.8 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 8 | Converse University | Softball | 935.2 | 64.24 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 19438 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 9 | Converse University | Cross Country | 745.5 | 64.24 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 19438 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 10 | Converse University | Equestrian | 705.27 | 64.24 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 19438 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 11 | Converse University | Basketball | 695.66 | 64.24 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 19438 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 12 | Emmanuel University | Wrestling | 640.47 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 13 | King University | Baseball | 563.53 | 99.72 | 930 – 1,140 | 23282 | 52248 |
King University
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| 14 | King University | Basketball | 556.54 | 99.72 | 930 – 1,140 | 23282 | 52248 |
King University
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| 15 | King University | Softball | 544.17 | 99.72 | 930 – 1,140 | 23282 | 52248 |
King University
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| 16 | University of Mount Olive | Basketball | 523.71 | 77.75 | 850 – 1,040 | 17893 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 17 | Converse University | Lacrosse | 497.17 | 64.24 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 19438 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 18 | Converse University | Field Hockey | 474.04 | 64.24 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 19438 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 19 | University of Mount Olive | Volleyball | 463.2 | 77.75 | 850 – 1,040 | 17893 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 20 | Emmanuel University | Baseball | 439.48 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 21 | King University | Other Sports | 370.58 | 99.72 | 930 – 1,140 | 23282 | 52248 |
King University
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| 22 | Converse University | Other Sports | 361.07 | 64.24 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 19438 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 23 | King University | Tennis | 321.9 | 99.72 | 930 – 1,140 | 23282 | 52248 |
King University
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| 24 | Emmanuel University | Soccer | 308.1 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 25 | King University | Wrestling | 305.11 | 99.72 | 930 – 1,140 | 23282 | 52248 |
King University
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| 26 | Converse University | Soccer | 275.12 | 64.24 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 19438 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 27 | King University | Soccer | 268.96 | 99.72 | 930 – 1,140 | 23282 | 52248 |
King University
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| 28 | King University | Volleyball | 222.33 | 99.72 | 930 – 1,140 | 23282 | 52248 |
King University
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| 29 | King University | Golf | 193.61 | 99.72 | 930 – 1,140 | 23282 | 52248 |
King University
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| 30 | Converse University | Tennis | 181.5 | 64.24 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 19438 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 31 | King University | Swimming | 163.25 | 99.72 | 930 – 1,140 | 23282 | 52248 |
King University
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| 32 | Converse University | Swimming | 151.31 | 64.24 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 19438 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 33 | University of Mount Olive | Soccer | 149.81 | 77.75 | 850 – 1,040 | 17893 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 34 | King University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 107.3 | 99.72 | 930 – 1,140 | 23282 | 52248 |
King University
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| 35 | University of Mount Olive | Field Hockey | 76.15 | 77.75 | 850 – 1,040 | 17893 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 36 | Converse University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 68.48 | 64.24 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 19438 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 37 | Converse University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 67.32 | 64.24 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 19438 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 38 | Emmanuel University | Tennis | 55.27 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 39 | University of Mount Olive | Lacrosse | 34.69 | 77.75 | 850 – 1,040 | 17893 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 40 | Southern Wesleyan University | Basketball | 0.03 | 100 | 1,020 – 1,160 | 20336 | 41489 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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| 41 | Belmont Abbey College | Baseball | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 42 | Belmont Abbey College | Basketball | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 43 | Belmont Abbey College | Field Hockey | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 44 | Belmont Abbey College | Golf | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 45 | Belmont Abbey College | Lacrosse | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 46 | Belmont Abbey College | Soccer | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 47 | Belmont Abbey College | Softball | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 48 | Belmont Abbey College | Tennis | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 49 | Belmont Abbey College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 50 | Belmont Abbey College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 51 | Belmont Abbey College | Cross Country | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 52 | Belmont Abbey College | Volleyball | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 53 | Belmont Abbey College | Wrestling | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 54 | Belmont Abbey College | Other Sports | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 55 | Belmont Abbey College | Bowling | 0 | 90.38 | 960 – 1,190 | 23463 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 56 | Emmanuel University | Basketball | 0 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 57 | Emmanuel University | Lacrosse | 0 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 58 | Emmanuel University | Swimming | 0 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 59 | Emmanuel University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 60 | Emmanuel University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 61 | Emmanuel University | Volleyball | 0 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 62 | Emmanuel University | Archery | 0 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 63 | Emmanuel University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
#63
Emmanuel University
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| 64 | Emmanuel University | Bowling | 0 | 53.36 | 970 – 1,170 | 19006 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 65 | Erskine College | Baseball | 0 | 60.56 | 950 – 1,170 | 21982 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 66 | Erskine College | Basketball | 0 | 60.56 | 950 – 1,170 | 21982 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 67 | Erskine College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 60.56 | 950 – 1,170 | 21982 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 68 | Erskine College | Football | 0 | 60.56 | 950 – 1,170 | 21982 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 69 | Erskine College | Golf | 0 | 60.56 | 950 – 1,170 | 21982 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 70 | Erskine College | Soccer | 0 | 60.56 | 950 – 1,170 | 21982 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 71 | Erskine College | Softball | 0 | 60.56 | 950 – 1,170 | 21982 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 72 | Erskine College | Tennis | 0 | 60.56 | 950 – 1,170 | 21982 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 73 | Erskine College | Volleyball | 0 | 60.56 | 950 – 1,170 | 21982 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 74 | Erskine College | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 60.56 | 950 – 1,170 | 21982 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 75 | Erskine College | Rodeo | 0 | 60.56 | 950 – 1,170 | 21982 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 76 | Francis Marion University | Baseball | 0 | 86.39 | 880 – 1,150 | 11231 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 77 | Francis Marion University | Basketball | 0 | 86.39 | 880 – 1,150 | 11231 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 78 | Francis Marion University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 86.39 | 880 – 1,150 | 11231 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 79 | Francis Marion University | Golf | 0 | 86.39 | 880 – 1,150 | 11231 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 80 | Francis Marion University | Soccer | 0 | 86.39 | 880 – 1,150 | 11231 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 81 | Francis Marion University | Softball | 0 | 86.39 | 880 – 1,150 | 11231 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 82 | Francis Marion University | Tennis | 0 | 86.39 | 880 – 1,150 | 11231 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 83 | Francis Marion University | Volleyball | 0 | 86.39 | 880 – 1,150 | 11231 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 84 | Francis Marion University | Other Sports | 0 | 86.39 | 880 – 1,150 | 11231 | 36304 |
#84
Francis Marion University
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| 85 | Lees-McRae College | Basketball | 0 | 76.85 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 26009 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 86 | Lees-McRae College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 76.85 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 26009 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 87 | Lees-McRae College | Lacrosse | 0 | 76.85 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 26009 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 88 | Lees-McRae College | Soccer | 0 | 76.85 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 26009 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 89 | Lees-McRae College | Softball | 0 | 76.85 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 26009 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 90 | Lees-McRae College | Swimming | 0 | 76.85 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 26009 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 91 | Lees-McRae College | Tennis | 0 | 76.85 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 26009 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 92 | Lees-McRae College | Volleyball | 0 | 76.85 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 26009 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 93 | Lees-McRae College | Other Sports | 0 | 76.85 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 26009 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 94 | Southern Wesleyan University | Baseball | 0 | 100 | 1,020 – 1,160 | 20336 | 41489 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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| 95 | Southern Wesleyan University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 100 | 1,020 – 1,160 | 20336 | 41489 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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| 96 | Southern Wesleyan University | Lacrosse | 0 | 100 | 1,020 – 1,160 | 20336 | 41489 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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| 97 | Southern Wesleyan University | Soccer | 0 | 100 | 1,020 – 1,160 | 20336 | 41489 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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| 98 | Southern Wesleyan University | Softball | 0 | 100 | 1,020 – 1,160 | 20336 | 41489 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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| 99 | Young Harris College | Baseball | 0 | 64.02 | 930 – 1,190 | 20509 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 100 | Young Harris College | Basketball | 0 | 64.02 | 930 – 1,190 | 20509 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 101 | Young Harris College | Golf | 0 | 64.02 | 930 – 1,190 | 20509 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 102 | Young Harris College | Lacrosse | 0 | 64.02 | 930 – 1,190 | 20509 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 103 | Young Harris College | Soccer | 0 | 64.02 | 930 – 1,190 | 20509 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 104 | Young Harris College | Softball | 0 | 64.02 | 930 – 1,190 | 20509 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 105 | Young Harris College | Tennis | 0 | 64.02 | 930 – 1,190 | 20509 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 106 | Young Harris College | Cross Country | 0 | 64.02 | 930 – 1,190 | 20509 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 107 | Young Harris College | Volleyball | 0 | 64.02 | 930 – 1,190 | 20509 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 108 | Southern Wesleyan University | Volleyball | -0.05 | 100 | 1,020 – 1,160 | 20336 | 41489 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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| 109 | University of Mount Olive | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -5.05 | 77.75 | 850 – 1,040 | 17893 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 110 | University of Mount Olive | Softball | -262.96 | 77.75 | 850 – 1,040 | 17893 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 111 | University of Mount Olive | Baseball | -414.92 | 77.75 | 850 – 1,040 | 17893 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 112 | University of Mount Olive | Golf | -488.53 | 77.75 | 850 – 1,040 | 17893 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 113 | University of Mount Olive | Tennis | -726.04 | 77.75 | 850 – 1,040 | 17893 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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