Anyway, even though Samuell is classed with the other biggest schools in its area based on size, mass numbers does not equal athletic quality.

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Due to this persistent uncertainty, each institution must signal quality through expensive proxy signals, such as the quality of their students, research, facilities, or athletic teams.

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Students with lower-than-average SAT scores tended to have a stronger preference for schools known for athletic success, while students with higher SAT scores preferred institutions with greater academic quality.

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