I thought it'd be fun to actually dig into the list, but you're asking for stuff you could copy and paste from their website...
I thought it was bad form to do this, but
Rankings are based on a subjective assessment of student experience in four areas:
*Holistic development of student-athletes in the institution
*Academic achievement & support for the academic success of student-athletes
*Overall college experience for participants within the program
*Affordability/Graduation Rates/Student Satisfaction
These rankings are meant to highlight programs that may not be widely publicized despite having achieved consistent elite status in competition and in elevating the lives of participating student-athletes. While this is a subjective list, we believe these rankings present an informed starting point for a discussion about where student-athletes can excel as “triple-threat” competitors (academics, athletics, and socially) in college and in their future lives.
I think they answer your question pretty clearly, tbh
Would your name happen to be Dave Morris?
Another Mom's only mistake was being unable to resist a nod to Amherst (which, FWIW, IS #1 on the list you are defending/promoting). I (and many others) sneak (or neon-sign) such nods for our own favorites all the time. Otherwise, she nailed it. This website does look like a joke, intended to separate unknowing, but eager families from some of their money.
If anyone visiting D3soccer.com truly needs assistance coming up with a list of 10-15 colleges to focus on for D3 college soccer and an academic/vibe fit, he or she can post (or PM) some details that are truthful and 50 or more regular posters here could provide some very useful information......for free.
As a side note, lists like this CAN be fun -- like best places to live or retire -- but they are not to be taken literally...or for me at least, seriously. There are dozens and dozens of schools that could be "best" depending on the individual in terms of the desired and within reach criteria for that individual.