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 Summit League match up based on their America's Best Colleges rankings?
| College Name and Location | U.S. News Rank | Team Nickname | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | 62² | Leathernecks |
| 2 | Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA | Tier 3^ | Gents |
| 3 | North Dakota State University Fargo, ND | Tier 3 | Bison |
| 4 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | Tier 3* | Thunderbirds |
| 5 | University of Missouri–Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Tier 3 | Tigers |
| 6 | Indiana University-Purdue University–Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | Tier 4² | Mastadons |
| 7 | Indiana University-Purdue University–Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Tier 4 | Jaguars |
| 8 | Oakland University Rochester, MI | Tier 4 | Golden Grizzlies |
| 9 | Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | Tier 4 | Golden Eagles |
| 10 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | Tier 4 | Jackrabbits |
All school rankings listed are within the National Universities ranking category utilized in America's Best Colleges unless otherwise noted.
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