Columbia, SC · NAIA · men’s game · updated 23 September 2026
Columbia International University Rams is an NAIA men’s soccer club in Columbia, SC. On the Ranked XI national table it rates 1359 (from an independent results model), #124 in NAIA and #1117 of 2,142 rated men’s clubs in the US soccer pyramid. Figures updated 23 September 2026. Nearest rated rival: Columbia College Koalas (NAIA, 1358).
How is Columbia International University Rams rated?
An independent results model. The rating maps a third-party ratings system (Massey Ratings) onto the Ranked XI scale rather than being computed in-house - the source is named so the number can be checked. Cross-league placement is calibrated on roughly 600 U.S. Open Cup results, the only competition where clubs from different tiers actually play each other — full methodology.
Where does Columbia International University Rams sit nationally?
Columbia International University Rams is #1117 of 2,142 rated men’s clubs in the United States, and #124 of 182 rated clubs in NAIA. Both figures come from the same scale, so the national number already accounts for every league above and below NAIA. In South Carolina it is #51 of 57 rated clubs (state table).
Columbia International University Rams — common questions
Is this the official NAIA ranking?
No. Ranked XI is an independent national table. NAIA publishes its own standings; this page places Columbia International University Rams on one scale that runs from MLS to the grassroots so clubs in different leagues can be compared.
What does a rating of 1359 mean?
It is an Elo-style strength estimate from an independent results model, calibrated across leagues on about 600 U.S. Open Cup results. Higher is stronger. It is a measure of form and level, not a prediction that Columbia International University Rams would win any particular match.
Why is a club from another league listed as a rival?
"Nearest rated rivals" means nearest by distance, not by league. Because every club sits on one scale, the closest club to Columbia International University Rams is shown whatever division it plays in.
Is this betting advice?
No. Ranked XI publishes ratings and probabilities as data. Nothing on this site is betting advice.
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