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 | Taylor University | Volleyball | 12021.89 | 73.53 | 1,120 – 1,360 | 25698 | 45142 |
#1
Taylor University
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| 2 | Gordon College | Golf | 9675.54 | 85.62 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 25250 | 45839 |
Gordon College
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| 3 | Taylor University | Basketball | 9613.76 | 73.53 | 1,120 – 1,360 | 25698 | 45142 |
Taylor University
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| 4 | Gordon College | Lacrosse | 7417.61 | 85.62 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 25250 | 45839 |
Gordon College
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| 5 | Gordon College | Baseball | 7360.42 | 85.62 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 25250 | 45839 |
Gordon College
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| 6 | Gordon College | Rowing | 6788.74 | 85.62 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 25250 | 45839 |
Gordon College
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| 7 | Gordon College | Swimming | 6674.77 | 85.62 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 25250 | 45839 |
Gordon College
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| 8 | Gordon College | Cross Country | 6278.08 | 85.62 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 25250 | 45839 |
Gordon College
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| 9 | Montreat College | Golf | 6169.62 | 65.55 | 970 – 1,140 | 26294 | 39763 |
Montreat College
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| 10 | Gordon College | Soccer | 6154.47 | 85.62 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 25250 | 45839 |
Gordon College
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| 11 | Gordon College | Softball | 5629.63 | 85.62 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 25250 | 45839 |
Gordon College
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| 12 | Gordon College | Volleyball | 5379.62 | 85.62 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 25250 | 45839 |
Gordon College
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| 13 | Gordon College | Field Hockey | 5229.93 | 85.62 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 25250 | 45839 |
Gordon College
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| 14 | Gordon College | Tennis | 3678.95 | 85.62 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 25250 | 45839 |
Gordon College
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| 15 | Gordon College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 2850.93 | 85.62 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 25250 | 45839 |
Gordon College
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| 16 | Gordon College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 2850.88 | 85.62 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 25250 | 45839 |
#16
Gordon College
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| 17 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | Beach Volleyball | 2756.79 | 88.32 | 990 – 1,220 | 31103 | 42366 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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| 18 | Taylor University | Baseball | 2677.79 | 73.53 | 1,120 – 1,360 | 25698 | 45142 |
Taylor University
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| 19 | LeTourneau University | Basketball | 1915.55 | 38.01 | 1,030 – 1,350 | 27007 | 51058 |
LeTourneau University
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| 20 | Taylor University | Soccer | 1869.08 | 73.53 | 1,120 – 1,360 | 25698 | 45142 |
Taylor University
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| 21 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | Volleyball | 1695 | 88.32 | 990 – 1,220 | 31103 | 42366 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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| 22 | LeTourneau University | Soccer | 1584.95 | 38.01 | 1,030 – 1,350 | 27007 | 51058 |
LeTourneau University
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| 23 | Taylor University | Lacrosse | 1532.83 | 73.53 | 1,120 – 1,360 | 25698 | 45142 |
Taylor University
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| 24 | Montreat College | Wrestling | 1521.4 | 65.55 | 970 – 1,140 | 26294 | 39763 |
Montreat College
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| 25 | Taylor University | Football | 1423.07 | 73.53 | 1,120 – 1,360 | 25698 | 45142 |
Taylor University
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| 26 | LeTourneau University | Volleyball | 1421.05 | 38.01 | 1,030 – 1,350 | 27007 | 51058 |
LeTourneau University
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| 27 | Messiah University | Basketball | 1164.7 | 78.97 | 1,130 – 1,360 | 29882 | 50192 |
Messiah University
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| 28 | Taylor University | Cross Country | 1144.98 | 73.53 | 1,120 – 1,360 | 25698 | 45142 |
Taylor University
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| 29 | Messiah University | Lacrosse | 1127.1 | 78.97 | 1,130 – 1,360 | 29882 | 50192 |
Messiah University
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| 30 | Messiah University | Softball | 990.95 | 78.97 | 1,130 – 1,360 | 29882 | 50192 |
Messiah University
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| 31 | Montreat College | Baseball | 943.74 | 65.55 | 970 – 1,140 | 26294 | 39763 |
Montreat College
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| 32 | Bryan College-Dayton | Baseball | 943.28 | 97.17 | 980 – 1,190 | 17105 | 45559 |
Bryan College-Dayton
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| 33 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 731.71 | 88.32 | 990 – 1,220 | 31103 | 42366 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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| 34 | Bryan College-Dayton | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 692.41 | 97.17 | 980 – 1,190 | 17105 | 45559 |
Bryan College-Dayton
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| 35 | Montreat College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 684.6 | 65.55 | 970 – 1,140 | 26294 | 39763 |
Montreat College
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| 36 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | Tennis | 683.92 | 88.32 | 990 – 1,220 | 31103 | 42366 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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| 37 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | Cross Country | 681.82 | 88.32 | 990 – 1,220 | 31103 | 42366 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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| 38 | LeTourneau University | Cross Country | 662.95 | 38.01 | 1,030 – 1,350 | 27007 | 51058 |
#38
LeTourneau University
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| 39 | Bryan College-Dayton | Golf | 657.07 | 97.17 | 980 – 1,190 | 17105 | 45559 |
Bryan College-Dayton
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| 40 | Messiah University | Field Hockey | 589.48 | 78.97 | 1,130 – 1,360 | 29882 | 50192 |
Messiah University
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| 41 | Taylor University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 580.36 | 73.53 | 1,120 – 1,360 | 25698 | 45142 |
Taylor University
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| 42 | Cornerstone University | Tennis | 568.83 | 73.16 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23147 | 42598 | |
| 43 | LeTourneau University | Softball | 562.04 | 38.01 | 1,030 – 1,350 | 27007 | 51058 |
LeTourneau University
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| 44 | Montreat College | Softball | 527.71 | 65.55 | 970 – 1,140 | 26294 | 39763 |
Montreat College
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| 45 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | Basketball | 480.53 | 88.32 | 990 – 1,220 | 31103 | 42366 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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| 46 | Cornerstone University | Volleyball | 450.14 | 73.16 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23147 | 42598 | |
| 47 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | Golf | 434.21 | 88.32 | 990 – 1,220 | 31103 | 42366 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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| 48 | LeTourneau University | Baseball | 430.91 | 38.01 | 1,030 – 1,350 | 27007 | 51058 |
LeTourneau University
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| 49 | Trinity College of Florida | Basketball | 420.45 | 96.3 | 790 – 1,170 | 20828 | 29914 |
Trinity College of Florida
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| 50 | Messiah University | Swimming | 369.81 | 78.97 | 1,130 – 1,360 | 29882 | 50192 |
Messiah University
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| 51 | LeTourneau University | Golf | 360 | 38.01 | 1,030 – 1,350 | 27007 | 51058 |
LeTourneau University
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| 52 | Messiah University | Soccer | 315.29 | 78.97 | 1,130 – 1,360 | 29882 | 50192 |
Messiah University
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| 53 | Messiah University | Tennis | 301.63 | 78.97 | 1,130 – 1,360 | 29882 | 50192 |
Messiah University
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| 54 | LeTourneau University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 294.33 | 38.01 | 1,030 – 1,350 | 27007 | 51058 |
#54
LeTourneau University
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| 55 | LeTourneau University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 294.33 | 38.01 | 1,030 – 1,350 | 27007 | 51058 |
#55
LeTourneau University
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| 56 | Bryan College-Dayton | Basketball | 248.45 | 97.17 | 980 – 1,190 | 17105 | 45559 |
Bryan College-Dayton
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| 57 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | Baseball | 222.1 | 88.32 | 990 – 1,220 | 31103 | 42366 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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| 58 | Taylor University | Softball | 203.71 | 73.53 | 1,120 – 1,360 | 25698 | 45142 |
Taylor University
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| 59 | Bryan College-Dayton | Soccer | 182.8 | 97.17 | 980 – 1,190 | 17105 | 45559 |
Bryan College-Dayton
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| 60 | LeTourneau University | Tennis | 173.91 | 38.01 | 1,030 – 1,350 | 27007 | 51058 |
LeTourneau University
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| 61 | Cornerstone University | Soccer | 152.54 | 73.16 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23147 | 42598 | |
| 62 | Cornerstone University | Basketball | 128.86 | 73.16 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23147 | 42598 | |
| 63 | Cornerstone University | Baseball | 114.97 | 73.16 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23147 | 42598 | |
| 64 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | Lacrosse | 113.47 | 88.32 | 990 – 1,220 | 31103 | 42366 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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| 65 | Taylor University | Golf | 94.47 | 73.53 | 1,120 – 1,360 | 25698 | 45142 |
Taylor University
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| 66 | Cornerstone University | Other Sports | 71.07 | 73.16 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23147 | 42598 | |
| 67 | Trinity Christian College | Baseball | 55.56 | 88.65 | 950 – 1,180 | 17218 | 48107 |
Trinity Christian College
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| 68 | Messiah University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 53.98 | 78.97 | 1,130 – 1,360 | 29882 | 50192 |
Messiah University
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| 69 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | Soccer | 46.68 | 88.32 | 990 – 1,220 | 31103 | 42366 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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| 70 | Cornerstone University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 31.21 | 73.16 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23147 | 42598 | |
| 71 | Cornerstone University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 31.21 | 73.16 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23147 | 42598 | |
| 72 | Trinity Christian College | Basketball | 21.28 | 88.65 | 950 – 1,180 | 17218 | 48107 |
Trinity Christian College
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| 73 | Cornerstone University | Wrestling | 14 | 73.16 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23147 | 42598 | |
| 74 | Trinity Christian College | Soccer | 6.49 | 88.65 | 950 – 1,180 | 17218 | 48107 |
Trinity Christian College
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| 75 | Belmont University | Baseball | 0 | 95.28 | 1,180 – 1,370 | 37558 | 42770 |
Belmont University
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| 76 | Belmont University | Basketball | 0 | 95.28 | 1,180 – 1,370 | 37558 | 42770 |
Belmont University
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| 77 | Belmont University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 95.28 | 1,180 – 1,370 | 37558 | 42770 |
Belmont University
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| 78 | Belmont University | Golf | 0 | 95.28 | 1,180 – 1,370 | 37558 | 42770 |
Belmont University
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| 79 | Belmont University | Soccer | 0 | 95.28 | 1,180 – 1,370 | 37558 | 42770 |
Belmont University
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| 80 | Belmont University | Softball | 0 | 95.28 | 1,180 – 1,370 | 37558 | 42770 |
Belmont University
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| 81 | Belmont University | Tennis | 0 | 95.28 | 1,180 – 1,370 | 37558 | 42770 |
Belmont University
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| 82 | Belmont University | Volleyball | 0 | 95.28 | 1,180 – 1,370 | 37558 | 42770 |
Belmont University
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| 83 | Cornerstone University | Golf | 0 | 73.16 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23147 | 42598 | |
| 84 | Cornerstone University | Bowling | 0 | 73.16 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23147 | 42598 | |
| 85 | Ecclesia College | Baseball | 0 | 47.5 | 970 – 1,210 | 24610 | 32147 |
Ecclesia College
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| 86 | Ecclesia College | Basketball | 0 | 47.5 | 970 – 1,210 | 24610 | 32147 |
Ecclesia College
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| 87 | Ecclesia College | Soccer | 0 | 47.5 | 970 – 1,210 | 24610 | 32147 |
Ecclesia College
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| 88 | Ecclesia College | Softball | 0 | 47.5 | 970 – 1,210 | 24610 | 32147 |
Ecclesia College
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| 89 | Moody Bible Institute | Basketball | 0 | 97.54 | 930 – 1,140 | 23950 | 40210 |
Moody Bible Institute
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| 90 | Moody Bible Institute | Cross Country | 0 | 97.54 | 930 – 1,140 | 23950 | 40210 |
Moody Bible Institute
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| 91 | Moody Bible Institute | Volleyball | 0 | 97.54 | 930 – 1,140 | 23950 | 40210 |
Moody Bible Institute
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| 92 | Oak Hills Christian College | Basketball | 0 | 91.88 | 890 – 1,080 | 24674 | 31108 |
Oak Hills Christian College
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| 93 | Oak Hills Christian College | Soccer | 0 | 91.88 | 890 – 1,080 | 24674 | 31108 |
#93
Oak Hills Christian College
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| 94 | Oak Hills Christian College | Volleyball | 0 | 91.88 | 890 – 1,080 | 24674 | 31108 |
Oak Hills Christian College
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| 95 | Taylor University | Other Sports | 0 | 73.53 | 1,120 – 1,360 | 25698 | 45142 |
Taylor University
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| 96 | The Master's University and Seminary | Baseball | 0 | 75.89 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 33463 | 41665 |
The Master's University and Seminary
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| 97 | The Master's University and Seminary | Basketball | 0 | 75.89 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 33463 | 41665 |
The Master's University and Seminary
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| 98 | The Master's University and Seminary | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 75.89 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 33463 | 41665 |
The Master's University and Seminary
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| 99 | The Master's University and Seminary | Golf | 0 | 75.89 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 33463 | 41665 |
The Master's University and Seminary
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| 100 | The Master's University and Seminary | Soccer | 0 | 75.89 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 33463 | 41665 |
The Master's University and Seminary
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| 101 | The Master's University and Seminary | Swimming | 0 | 75.89 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 33463 | 41665 |
The Master's University and Seminary
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| 102 | The Master's University and Seminary | Volleyball | 0 | 75.89 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 33463 | 41665 |
The Master's University and Seminary
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| 103 | The Master's University and Seminary | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 75.89 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 33463 | 41665 |
The Master's University and Seminary
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| 104 | Trinity Christian College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 88.65 | 950 – 1,180 | 17218 | 48107 |
Trinity Christian College
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| 105 | Trinity Christian College | Golf | 0 | 88.65 | 950 – 1,180 | 17218 | 48107 |
Trinity Christian College
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| 106 | Trinity Christian College | Softball | 0 | 88.65 | 950 – 1,180 | 17218 | 48107 |
Trinity Christian College
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| 107 | Trinity Christian College | Volleyball | 0 | 88.65 | 950 – 1,180 | 17218 | 48107 |
Trinity Christian College
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| 108 | Trinity College of Florida | Volleyball | 0 | 96.3 | 790 – 1,170 | 20828 | 29914 |
Trinity College of Florida
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| 109 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | Softball | -5.92 | 88.32 | 990 – 1,220 | 31103 | 42366 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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| 110 | Cornerstone University | Cross Country | -28.15 | 73.16 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23147 | 42598 | |
| 111 | Cornerstone University | Softball | -34.65 | 73.16 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23147 | 42598 | |
| 112 | Messiah University | Volleyball | -182.11 | 78.97 | 1,130 – 1,360 | 29882 | 50192 |
Messiah University
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| 113 | Messiah University | Baseball | -330.68 | 78.97 | 1,130 – 1,360 | 29882 | 50192 |
Messiah University
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| 114 | Messiah University | Wrestling | -341.36 | 78.97 | 1,130 – 1,360 | 29882 | 50192 |
Messiah University
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| 115 | Bryan College-Dayton | Volleyball | -516.68 | 97.17 | 980 – 1,190 | 17105 | 45559 |
Bryan College-Dayton
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| 116 | Montreat College | Volleyball | -606.89 | 65.55 | 970 – 1,140 | 26294 | 39763 |
Montreat College
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| 117 | Bryan College-Dayton | Softball | -723.73 | 97.17 | 980 – 1,190 | 17105 | 45559 |
Bryan College-Dayton
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| 118 | Gordon College | Basketball | -1158.25 | 85.62 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 25250 | 45839 |
Gordon College
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| 119 | Montreat College | Soccer | -1623.22 | 65.55 | 970 – 1,140 | 26294 | 39763 |
Montreat College
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| 120 | Montreat College | Basketball | -2312.13 | 65.55 | 970 – 1,140 | 26294 | 39763 |
Montreat College
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| 121 | Montreat College | Lacrosse | -3946.14 | 65.55 | 970 – 1,140 | 26294 | 39763 |
Montreat College
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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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