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 Western Athletic Conference match up based on their America's Best Colleges rankings?
| College Name and Location | U.S. News Rank | Team Nickname | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University–FresnoFresno, CA | 38* | Bulldogs |
| 2 | San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA | 38* | Spartans |
| 3 | Boise State UniversityBoise, ID | 57* | Broncos |
| 4 | Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, LA | Tier 3 | Bulldogs |
| 5 | University of Hawaii–ManoaHonolulu, HI | Tier 3 | Warriors |
| 6 | University of IdahoMoscow, ID | Tier 3 | Vandals |
| 7 | University of Nevada–RenoReno, NV | Tier 3 | Wolf Pack |
| 8 | Utah State UniversityLogan, UT | Tier 3 | Aggies |
| 9 | New Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces, NM | Tier 4 | Aggies |
All school rankings listed are within the National Universities ranking category utilized in America's Best Colleges unless otherwise noted.
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