by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options student athletes have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Colleges for Division III Men's Basketball in Indiana ranking.
We analyzed 7 colleges and universities across Indiana to determine which were the best for D3 Men's Basketball athletes in Indiana. Our ranking is based on several objective factors, including the school's overall quality and the athletic competitiveness of the school. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. So, even if a school has a great team, it won't place well if it is also considered a low quality college or university.
We know that one set of rankings doesn't always help you determine the best school for you, so we've created the ability to narrow your list by location as well as alternative rankings that prioritize different factors such as those of importance to online students or returning adults or those who value diversity and value for your money.
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Our analysis found Hanover College to be the best school for D3 Men’s Basketball athletes in Indiana in this year’s ranking. Hanover is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Hanover, Indiana. It awarded 300 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the D3 Men’s Basketball team at Hanover made $233,737 in revenue. Full Hanover College Sports Report
You’ll join some of the best athletes around if you attend DePauw University. The school came in at #2 in this year’s ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Greencastle, Indiana, and it awarded 532 bachelor’s degrees in . The D3 Men’s Basketball team at DePauw brought home $339,352 in revenue in a single year. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. DePauw did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our overall quality list. Full DePauw University Sports Report
A rank of #3 on our list means Trine University is a great place for D3 Men’s Basketball athletes in Indiana working on their bachelor’s degree. Trine is located in Angola, Indiana and, has a small student population. In , this school awarded 522 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates. The D3 Men’s Basketball team at Trine made $319,646 in revenue, while incurring $303,272 in expenses. So, the team made money for the school, bringing in $16,374 in profit. The team has a respectable academic progress rate of 975. Read full sports report on Trine University
A rank of #4 on our list means Anderson University Indiana is a great place for D3 Men’s Basketball athletes in Indiana working on their bachelor’s degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Anderson, Indiana, and it awarded 311 bachelor’s degrees in . The D3 Men’s Basketball team at Anderson University Indiana made $256,651 in revenue, while incurring $219,822 in expenses. Thus, the team actually made $36,829, which isn’t bad at all. The student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Read More…
Out of the 7 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Earlham College landed the #5 spot on the list. Earlham College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Richmond, Indiana that handed out 236 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the D3 Men’s Basketball team at Earlham made $159,262 in revenue. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Read full sports report on Earlham College
With a ranking of #6, Manchester University did quite well on the 2023 Best Colleges for Division III Men’s Basketball in Indiana ranking. Manchester University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in North Manchester, Indiana. It awarded 223 bachelor’s degrees in . The D3 Men’s Basketball team at Manchester University brought home $131,695 in revenue in a single year. Read full sports report on Manchester University
Franklin College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Best Colleges for Division III Men’s Basketball in Indiana ranking. Located in Franklin, Indiana, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 198 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the D3 Men’s Basketball team at Franklin College of Indiana made $139,136 in revenue. Full Franklin College Sports Report
Footnotes
*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 7 schools only.
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