by our College Data Analytics Team
For student athletes, the right college balances academics with athletics. This list ranks 7 schools for Men’s Crew by academic-athletic quality, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you decide, 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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Here are the top-ranked colleges for student athletes:
Leading the list is Drexel University, our #1 college for Men's Crew. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $33,152 in revenue per athlete, with expenses of about $33,152 per participant. Athletic aid averages $25,843 per athlete.
University of Pennsylvania landed the #2 spot for Men's Crew. Located in Philadelphia, PA, University of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $15,255 in revenue per athlete, compared with $15,255 spent per athlete. The school awards about $0 in athletic aid per athlete.
Temple University ranked #3 among the best colleges for Men's Crew. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. The program generates about $32,309 in revenue per athlete, against $32,309 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $28,567.
Franklin and Marshall College ranked #4 among the best colleges for Men's Crew. Based in Lancaster, PA, Franklin and Marshall College is a private not-for-profit institution. Team revenue averages $5,335 per participant, compared with $5,219 spent per athlete. Athletic aid averages $53 per athlete.
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia came in at #5 on this year's ranking for Men's Crew. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is a private not-for-profit institution. Per-participant team revenue is roughly $9,715, against $9,715 in expenses. Per-athlete athletic aid is roughly $13,694.
Mercyhurst University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Erie, PA, Mercyhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. The program generates about $26,270 in revenue per athlete, against $17,185 in expenses. Athletic aid averages $14,194 per athlete.
La Salle University did well this year, earning the #7 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. The program generates about $19,868 in revenue per athlete, compared with $19,868 spent per athlete. The school awards about $16,413 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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