Best Big Ten Conference Men's Football Programs, Ranked by Aid/Athlete

Most families have no easy way to compare athletic aid from program to program. Below, we've ranked all 14 Big Ten Conference men's Football programs by aid per athlete — the total athletic aid a program reports divided by the number of athletes on the roster. It's one of the clearest ways to see how much aid may be available per player at each school.

The average across Big Ten Conference men's Football programs is $35,109 per athlete, with an average net price of $19,293, and rosters of about 126 athletes. Programs at the top allocate significantly more aid per roster spot, though how scholarships are split depends on division and sport.

Use this ranking to see which programs provide the highest aid per athlete, then explore the full directory or read our guide on stacking athletic, academic, and need-based aid.