For example, the women's soccer team travelled to Europe over the summer, which may account for the $40,000 difference between the men's and women's team, according to women's varsity soccer coach Timothy W. Wheaton.
Another reason the women's operating expenses were higher is that the men's team is sponsored by Lotto, which provides cleats, jackets and other gear to the players.
But, one of the largest gaps lies in recruiting costs.
This disparity, according to the report, exists in part because of the large numbers needed to field many men's teams, especially men's lacrosse, football and baseball. Additionally, men's coaches often recruit from a broader geographical base, the report said, searching from Canada to California to find athletes.
The vast majority of men's sports' recruiting is funded by team "Friends" groups, or alumni donors. While the money is managed by the athletic department, alumni donors specify which team will receive the funds.
The recruiting figures, Lewis said, include contributions from Friends groups. Because the contributions to men's teams are much higher--three times as high as those to women's groups in 1993--the athletic department covers nearly all recruiting expenses for women.
"The Friends' money just isn't there yet for women's sports," said Kathy Delaney-Smith, women's varsity basketball coach.
According to yesterday's report, several Friends groups for men's and women's teams have combined, and more are in the process of doing so.
The Friends of men's and women's basketball are currently forming a single group, according to Delaney-Smith, who said she doesn't believe the merger will result in decreased donations.