In honor of the NCAA basketball tournament, U.S. News has taken a look at the Division I conferences. How do the schools in the Southern Conference match up based on their America's Best Colleges rankings?
| College Name and Location | U.S. News Rank | Team Nickname | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elon UniversityElon, NC | 2³ | Phoenix |
| 2 | The CitadelCharleston, SC | 5³ | Bulldogs |
| 3 | Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC | 8³ | Mountaineers |
| 4 | Davidson CollegeDavidson, NC | 8^ | Wildcats |
| 5 | College of CharlestonCharleston, SC | 10³ | Cougars |
| 6 | Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC | 30³ | Catamounts |
| 7 | Furman UniversityGreenville, SC | 40^ | Paladins |
| 8 | University of Tennessee–ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN | 54³ | Mocs |
| 9 | Wofford CollegeSpartanburg, SC | 62^ | Terriers |
| 10 | Samford UniversityBirmingham, AL | 126 | Bulldogs |
| 11 | University of North Carolina–GreensboroGreensboro, NC | Tier 3 | Spartans |
| 12 | Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA | Tier 4 | Eagles |
All school rankings listed are within the National Universities ranking category utilized in America's Best Colleges unless otherwise noted.
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