If UND went DI-A...keep in mind this "little" statistic...
From the NCAA...
Revenues and Expenses of Divisions I and II Intercollegiate Athletics Programs
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2003 TOTAL REVENUES - Average - Page 24
29,400,000 - DI-A
07,200,000 - DI-AA
02,600,000 - DII w/football
01,700,000 - DII w/o football
2003 TOTAl EXPENSES - Average - Page 24
27,200,000 - DI-A
07,500,000 - DI-AA
02,700,000 - DII w/football
01,900,000 - DII w/o football
From DI-AA to DI-A...the cost of admission goes up sharply...as does the payday.