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 | University of Dayton | Basketball | 147396.58 | 65.66 | 1,180 – 1,400 | 31551 | 62477 |
#1
University of Dayton
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| 2 | Butler University | Basketball | 85355.34 | 85.08 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 40140 | 61627 |
#2
Butler University
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| 3 | Davidson College | Basketball | 10689.22 | 13.37 | 1,400 – 1,520 | 26510 | 62866 |
Davidson College
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| 4 | Davidson College | Football | 7415.73 | 13.37 | 1,400 – 1,520 | 26510 | 62866 |
Davidson College
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| 5 | Butler University | Volleyball | 4956.64 | 85.08 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 40140 | 61627 |
Butler University
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| 6 | Butler University | Tennis | 1684.25 | 85.08 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 40140 | 61627 |
Butler University
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| 7 | Valparaiso University | Basketball | 1650.09 | 89.34 | 1,140 – 1,360 | 23168 | 55216 |
Valparaiso University
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| 8 | Butler University | Softball | 1227.86 | 85.08 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 40140 | 61627 |
Butler University
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| 9 | Butler University | Soccer | 963.9 | 85.08 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 40140 | 61627 |
Butler University
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| 10 | Butler University | Swimming | 689.19 | 85.08 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 40140 | 61627 |
Butler University
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| 11 | Valparaiso University | Baseball | 419 | 89.34 | 1,140 – 1,360 | 23168 | 55216 |
Valparaiso University
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| 12 | Butler University | Baseball | 362.39 | 85.08 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 40140 | 61627 |
Butler University
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| 13 | Davidson College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 286.85 | 13.37 | 1,400 – 1,520 | 26510 | 62866 |
Davidson College
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| 14 | Butler University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 224.36 | 85.08 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 40140 | 61627 |
Butler University
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| 15 | Valparaiso University | Softball | 198.87 | 89.34 | 1,140 – 1,360 | 23168 | 55216 |
Valparaiso University
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| 16 | Valparaiso University | Tennis | 186.14 | 89.34 | 1,140 – 1,360 | 23168 | 55216 |
Valparaiso University
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| 17 | Valparaiso University | Volleyball | 174.06 | 89.34 | 1,140 – 1,360 | 23168 | 55216 |
Valparaiso University
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| 18 | Valparaiso University | Bowling | 109.83 | 89.34 | 1,140 – 1,360 | 23168 | 55216 |
Valparaiso University
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| 19 | Valparaiso University | Soccer | 99.9 | 89.34 | 1,140 – 1,360 | 23168 | 55216 |
Valparaiso University
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| 20 | Butler University | Football | 57.39 | 85.08 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 40140 | 61627 |
Butler University
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| 21 | Drake University | Basketball | 0 | 63.85 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 30886 | 58233 | |
| 22 | Drake University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 63.85 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 30886 | 58233 | |
| 23 | Drake University | Football | 0 | 63.85 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 30886 | 58233 | |
| 24 | Drake University | Golf | 0 | 63.85 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 30886 | 58233 | |
| 25 | Drake University | Rowing | 0 | 63.85 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 30886 | 58233 | |
| 26 | Drake University | Soccer | 0 | 63.85 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 30886 | 58233 | |
| 27 | Drake University | Softball | 0 | 63.85 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 30886 | 58233 | |
| 28 | Drake University | Tennis | 0 | 63.85 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 30886 | 58233 | |
| 29 | Drake University | Volleyball | 0 | 63.85 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 30886 | 58233 | |
| 30 | Marist College | Baseball | 0 | 56.51 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 40106 | 62546 | |
| 31 | Marist College | Basketball | 0 | 56.51 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 40106 | 62546 | |
| 32 | Marist College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 56.51 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 40106 | 62546 | |
| 33 | Marist College | Football | 0 | 56.51 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 40106 | 62546 | |
| 34 | Marist College | Lacrosse | 0 | 56.51 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 40106 | 62546 | |
| 35 | Marist College | Rowing | 0 | 56.51 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 40106 | 62546 | |
| 36 | Marist College | Soccer | 0 | 56.51 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 40106 | 62546 | |
| 37 | Marist College | Softball | 0 | 56.51 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 40106 | 62546 | |
| 38 | Marist College | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 56.51 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 40106 | 62546 | |
| 39 | Marist College | Tennis | 0 | 56.51 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 40106 | 62546 | |
| 40 | Marist College | Volleyball | 0 | 56.51 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 40106 | 62546 | |
| 41 | Marist College | Water Polo | 0 | 56.51 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 40106 | 62546 | |
| 42 | Morehead State University | Baseball | 0 | 77.21 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 10017 | 37131 |
#42
Morehead State University
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| 43 | Morehead State University | Basketball | 0 | 77.21 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 10017 | 37131 |
#43
Morehead State University
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| 44 | Morehead State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 77.21 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 10017 | 37131 |
#44
Morehead State University
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| 45 | Morehead State University | Football | 0 | 77.21 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 10017 | 37131 |
#45
Morehead State University
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| 46 | Morehead State University | Golf | 0 | 77.21 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 10017 | 37131 |
#46
Morehead State University
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| 47 | Morehead State University | Rifle | 0 | 77.21 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 10017 | 37131 |
#47
Morehead State University
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| 48 | Morehead State University | Soccer | 0 | 77.21 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 10017 | 37131 |
#48
Morehead State University
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| 49 | Morehead State University | Softball | 0 | 77.21 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 10017 | 37131 |
#49
Morehead State University
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| 50 | Morehead State University | Volleyball | 0 | 77.21 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 10017 | 37131 |
#50
Morehead State University
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| 51 | Morehead State University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 77.21 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 10017 | 37131 |
#51
Morehead State University
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| 52 | Presbyterian College | Baseball | 0 | 68.37 | 990 – 1,220 | 20058 | 44387 |
#52
Presbyterian College
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| 53 | Presbyterian College | Basketball | 0 | 68.37 | 990 – 1,220 | 20058 | 44387 |
#53
Presbyterian College
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| 54 | Presbyterian College | Football | 0 | 68.37 | 990 – 1,220 | 20058 | 44387 |
#54
Presbyterian College
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| 55 | Presbyterian College | Golf | 0 | 68.37 | 990 – 1,220 | 20058 | 44387 |
#55
Presbyterian College
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| 56 | Presbyterian College | Gymnastics | 0 | 68.37 | 990 – 1,220 | 20058 | 44387 |
#56
Presbyterian College
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| 57 | Presbyterian College | Lacrosse | 0 | 68.37 | 990 – 1,220 | 20058 | 44387 |
#57
Presbyterian College
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| 58 | Presbyterian College | Soccer | 0 | 68.37 | 990 – 1,220 | 20058 | 44387 |
#58
Presbyterian College
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| 59 | Presbyterian College | Softball | 0 | 68.37 | 990 – 1,220 | 20058 | 44387 |
#59
Presbyterian College
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| 60 | Presbyterian College | Tennis | 0 | 68.37 | 990 – 1,220 | 20058 | 44387 |
#60
Presbyterian College
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| 61 | Presbyterian College | Cross Country | 0 | 68.37 | 990 – 1,220 | 20058 | 44387 |
#61
Presbyterian College
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| 62 | Presbyterian College | Volleyball | 0 | 68.37 | 990 – 1,220 | 20058 | 44387 |
#62
Presbyterian College
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| 63 | Presbyterian College | Wrestling | 0 | 68.37 | 990 – 1,220 | 20058 | 44387 |
#63
Presbyterian College
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| 64 | Presbyterian College | Other Sports | 0 | 68.37 | 990 – 1,220 | 20058 | 44387 |
#64
Presbyterian College
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| 65 | Stetson University | Baseball | 0 | 71.6 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22914 | 44792 |
#65
Stetson University
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| 66 | Stetson University | Basketball | 0 | 71.6 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22914 | 44792 |
#66
Stetson University
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| 67 | Stetson University | Football | 0 | 71.6 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22914 | 44792 |
#67
Stetson University
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| 68 | Stetson University | Golf | 0 | 71.6 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22914 | 44792 |
#68
Stetson University
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| 69 | Stetson University | Lacrosse | 0 | 71.6 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22914 | 44792 |
#69
Stetson University
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| 70 | Stetson University | Rowing | 0 | 71.6 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22914 | 44792 |
#70
Stetson University
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| 71 | Stetson University | Soccer | 0 | 71.6 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22914 | 44792 |
#71
Stetson University
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| 72 | Stetson University | Softball | 0 | 71.6 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22914 | 44792 |
#72
Stetson University
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| 73 | Stetson University | Tennis | 0 | 71.6 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22914 | 44792 |
#73
Stetson University
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| 74 | Stetson University | Cross Country | 0 | 71.6 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22914 | 44792 |
#74
Stetson University
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| 75 | Stetson University | Volleyball | 0 | 71.6 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22914 | 44792 |
#75
Stetson University
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| 76 | Stetson University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 71.6 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22914 | 44792 |
#76
Stetson University
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| 77 | University of San Diego | Baseball | 0 | 52.38 | 1,210 – 1,390 | 37675 | 64995 |
#77
University of San Diego
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| 78 | University of San Diego | Basketball | 0 | 52.38 | 1,210 – 1,390 | 37675 | 64995 |
#78
University of San Diego
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| 79 | University of San Diego | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 52.38 | 1,210 – 1,390 | 37675 | 64995 |
#79
University of San Diego
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| 80 | University of San Diego | Football | 0 | 52.38 | 1,210 – 1,390 | 37675 | 64995 |
#80
University of San Diego
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| 81 | University of San Diego | Golf | 0 | 52.38 | 1,210 – 1,390 | 37675 | 64995 |
#81
University of San Diego
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| 82 | University of San Diego | Rowing | 0 | 52.38 | 1,210 – 1,390 | 37675 | 64995 |
#82
University of San Diego
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| 83 | University of San Diego | Soccer | 0 | 52.38 | 1,210 – 1,390 | 37675 | 64995 |
#83
University of San Diego
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| 84 | University of San Diego | Softball | 0 | 52.38 | 1,210 – 1,390 | 37675 | 64995 |
#84
University of San Diego
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| 85 | University of San Diego | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 52.38 | 1,210 – 1,390 | 37675 | 64995 |
#85
University of San Diego
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| 86 | University of San Diego | Tennis | 0 | 52.38 | 1,210 – 1,390 | 37675 | 64995 |
#86
University of San Diego
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| 87 | University of San Diego | Cross Country | 0 | 52.38 | 1,210 – 1,390 | 37675 | 64995 |
#87
University of San Diego
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| 88 | University of San Diego | Volleyball | 0 | 52.38 | 1,210 – 1,390 | 37675 | 64995 |
#88
University of San Diego
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| 89 | University of St Thomas | Baseball | 0 | 91.25 | 1,190 – 1,350 | 32637 | 62412 |
#89
University of St Thomas
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| 90 | University of St Thomas | Basketball | 0 | 91.25 | 1,190 – 1,350 | 32637 | 62412 |
#90
University of St Thomas
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| 91 | University of St Thomas | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 91.25 | 1,190 – 1,350 | 32637 | 62412 |
#91
University of St Thomas
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| 92 | University of St Thomas | Football | 0 | 91.25 | 1,190 – 1,350 | 32637 | 62412 |
#92
University of St Thomas
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| 93 | University of St Thomas | Golf | 0 | 91.25 | 1,190 – 1,350 | 32637 | 62412 |
#93
University of St Thomas
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| 94 | University of St Thomas | Ice Hockey | 0 | 91.25 | 1,190 – 1,350 | 32637 | 62412 |
#94
University of St Thomas
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| 95 | University of St Thomas | Soccer | 0 | 91.25 | 1,190 – 1,350 | 32637 | 62412 |
#95
University of St Thomas
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| 96 | University of St Thomas | Softball | 0 | 91.25 | 1,190 – 1,350 | 32637 | 62412 |
#96
University of St Thomas
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| 97 | University of St Thomas | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 91.25 | 1,190 – 1,350 | 32637 | 62412 |
#97
University of St Thomas
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| 98 | University of St Thomas | Tennis | 0 | 91.25 | 1,190 – 1,350 | 32637 | 62412 |
#98
University of St Thomas
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| 99 | University of St Thomas | Volleyball | 0 | 91.25 | 1,190 – 1,350 | 32637 | 62412 |
#99
University of St Thomas
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| 100 | Valparaiso University | Football | -117.99 | 89.34 | 1,140 – 1,360 | 23168 | 55216 |
Valparaiso University
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| 101 | Valparaiso University | Swimming | -170.43 | 89.34 | 1,140 – 1,360 | 23168 | 55216 |
Valparaiso University
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| 102 | Valparaiso University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -175.89 | 89.34 | 1,140 – 1,360 | 23168 | 55216 |
Valparaiso University
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| 103 | Butler University | Lacrosse | -180.23 | 85.08 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 40140 | 61627 |
Butler University
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| 104 | Butler University | Golf | -200.63 | 85.08 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 40140 | 61627 |
Butler University
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| 105 | Davidson College | Field Hockey | -583.11 | 13.37 | 1,400 – 1,520 | 26510 | 62866 |
Davidson College
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| 106 | Davidson College | Baseball | -1003.95 | 13.37 | 1,400 – 1,520 | 26510 | 62866 |
Davidson College
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| 107 | Davidson College | Swimming and Diving (combined) | -1025.87 | 13.37 | 1,400 – 1,520 | 26510 | 62866 |
Davidson College
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| 108 | Valparaiso University | Golf | -1929.5 | 89.34 | 1,140 – 1,360 | 23168 | 55216 |
Valparaiso University
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| 109 | Davidson College | Lacrosse | -2746.17 | 13.37 | 1,400 – 1,520 | 26510 | 62866 |
Davidson College
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| 110 | University of Dayton | Cross Country | -3152.94 | 65.66 | 1,180 – 1,400 | 31551 | 62477 |
University of Dayton
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| 111 | University of Dayton | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -4043.33 | 65.66 | 1,180 – 1,400 | 31551 | 62477 |
University of Dayton
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| 112 | Davidson College | Soccer | -4480.38 | 13.37 | 1,400 – 1,520 | 26510 | 62866 |
Davidson College
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| 113 | University of Dayton | Rowing | -6364.71 | 65.66 | 1,180 – 1,400 | 31551 | 62477 |
University of Dayton
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| 114 | Davidson College | Golf | -7640.67 | 13.37 | 1,400 – 1,520 | 26510 | 62866 |
Davidson College
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| 115 | Davidson College | Wrestling | -7661.48 | 13.37 | 1,400 – 1,520 | 26510 | 62866 |
Davidson College
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| 116 | University of Dayton | Football | -9566.76 | 65.66 | 1,180 – 1,400 | 31551 | 62477 |
University of Dayton
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| 117 | Davidson College | Tennis | -9794.76 | 13.37 | 1,400 – 1,520 | 26510 | 62866 |
Davidson College
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| 118 | University of Dayton | Tennis | -10805.3 | 65.66 | 1,180 – 1,400 | 31551 | 62477 |
University of Dayton
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| 119 | Davidson College | Volleyball | -11282.69 | 13.37 | 1,400 – 1,520 | 26510 | 62866 |
Davidson College
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| 120 | University of Dayton | Baseball | -14759 | 65.66 | 1,180 – 1,400 | 31551 | 62477 |
University of Dayton
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| 121 | University of Dayton | Soccer | -15296.26 | 65.66 | 1,180 – 1,400 | 31551 | 62477 |
University of Dayton
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| 122 | University of Dayton | Golf | -15312.06 | 65.66 | 1,180 – 1,400 | 31551 | 62477 |
University of Dayton
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| 123 | University of Dayton | Softball | -23756.05 | 65.66 | 1,180 – 1,400 | 31551 | 62477 |
University of Dayton
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| 124 | University of Dayton | Volleyball | -28411.28 | 65.66 | 1,180 – 1,400 | 31551 | 62477 |
University of Dayton
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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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