<p>Well, if you are claiming that entering U Michigan student-athletes are at the same academic level as the Notre Dame student-athletes, then it would certainly appear as if there is a systemic problem at U Michigan. These are biggggggg differences in 6-year graduation rates. </p>
<p>A plausible explanation is that Notre Dame recruits a more academically qualified student-athlete and that Notre Dame commits more resources to helping its undergrads. </p>
<p>The same would be true with Northwestern vis-</p>