DD's friend plays D1, even as a non-starter she was forced to change her major from science to a more manageable one.Aren't you at every college DI, DII & DIII for an education first.
Another gal we know is now on her third college (small D2, juco, now another D2) for softball. She's not there for the education, and will attend where she can guarantee playing time.
For other girls, their major is non-negotiable (nursing, sciences, etc) so they find a school where they can pursue their degree and play.
Perhaps I should have said at D3 girls are more likely attending for their major first, ball 2nd.