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<p>The big time football and basketball programs (which people tend to think as being the most scandalous in terms of academic and other issues relating to the student-athletes) may turn a profit, but the cost of every other intercollegiate athletic program typically uses up that profit and more, resulting in a net loss for the whole athletic department. Of course, small time football and basketball programs are more likely to be money losers as well.</p>