by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. We have ranked 6 schools for Men’s Cross Country (Division III) by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual weighs a blend of academic-athletic outcomes (NCAA Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate), athletic financial resources (team revenue, expenses, and aid per athlete from the EADA survey), and overall school quality, drawing on NCAA, U.S. Department of Education EADA, and IPEDS data. Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Our analysis found University of Dallas to be the best college for Men's Cross Country (Division III) in the Southwest Region. Located in Irving, TX, University of Dallas is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $5,707 in revenue per athlete, compared with $5,707 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
Texas Lutheran University ranked #2 among the best colleges for Men's Cross Country (Division III). Located in Seguin, TX, Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $6,314 per participant, compared with $5,215 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $0 per athlete.
LeTourneau University is one of the top schools for Men's Cross Country (Division III), at #3. Located in Longview, TX, LeTourneau University is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $2,968 per participant, against $2,968 in expenses. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor earned the #4 place for student athletes. Located in Belton, TX, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $4,475, with expenses of about $4,475 per participant. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $0.
Hardin-Simmons University landed the #5 spot for Men's Cross Country (Division III). Located in Abilene, TX, Hardin-Simmons University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $4,070 in revenue per athlete, compared with $4,144 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of academic-athletic outcomes (NCAA Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate), athletic financial resources (team revenue, expenses, and athletic aid from the federal EADA survey), and overall school quality. The current methodology measures academic-athletic quality and does not include team win/loss performance.
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