<p>"To provide some context for the range represented above. Williams has 403 male and 272 female varsity athletes. Swarthmore has 153 male and 160 female varsity athletes."</p>
<p>Yes Williams has more varsity athletes than Swarthmore, but they also have more NON-varsity athletes than Swarthmore: 1365 vs 1144. My point is that non-athletes are not marginalized at Williams any more than athletes are derided at Swarthmore. Even the most eggheaded or quirky LACs have 20-25 different sports teams. Personally, I think this is a good thing. Sports, physical activity, health -- these are all positives for teenagers and young adults in a stressful academic and social environment.</p>