Only one of six non ED admits attend.
Many times people think - over half of admits are ED. But they don’t realize how many are saying no !! Lots !!
And I think the no merit schools will be seeing higher rates of decline as families grasp with affordability.
All that says, yes, if the school fits, it’s reasonable but OP asked about sports culture, so maybe someone can address. It’s interesting you brought up the athlete count which is perhaps why they are asking.