The results are in: These schools combine excellent athletics with high academic standards.
BuzzFeed plotted Forbes' academic rankings of colleges and universities against USA Today's tally of total athletic expenses (which doesn't include private schools like Stanford or Notre Dame, FYI) to determine which schools value both athletics and academics. Then we weighted both ranks equally and tallied them up for our top 10:
10. University of Wisconsin
At eighth in athletics and 147th in academics, the Badgers come in at No. 10 for our combined ranking. Current NFL quarterback Russell Wilson attended Wisconsin in 2011.
Via: blogs.orlandosentinel.com
9. University of Georgia
The Georgia Bulldogs are No. 9 overall, ranked 125th academically and 17th athletically. Two-time Super Bowl champion Terrell Davis attended Georgia from 1992–1994.
Via: spokeo.com
8. University of Illinois
The University of Illinois is No. 8 overall, ranked 86th academically and 28th athletically. Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus played at Illinois from 1962–1964.
Via: gcobb.com
