D3 schools are typically better academically than.D2. as well are mamy of the lower tier D1. Just Google any D2 school vs the lower D1s and add in the d3s. There is a great site (start class) that compares the schools. Academically can't compare to most (not talking outliers).

I also do not think the top D3 will CONSISTENTLY beat the lower tier D1s. In a game. Maybe the bottom few. Although those rosters do have D1 Caliber players.

The only thing I hope we can all agree is there is a school for everyone and the "for" has got to be right.