<p>This was published in 2006 but much still applies- [NAICU</a> - Publications](<a href=“http://www.naicu.edu/Publications/default.asp]NAICU”>http://www.naicu.edu/Publications/default.asp) “Twelve Facts That May Surprise You About America’s Private Colleges and Universities (2006), dispels the myths and documents the affordability, diversity, and success of private colleges and their students.”</p>
<p>[Big</a> Trouble, Potentially, for Little Colleges :: Inside Higher Ed :: Higher Education’s Source for News, Views and Jobs](<a href=“http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2008/10/17/moody]Big”>http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2008/10/17/moody)
“Colleges with large endowments and high bond ratings have a safety net. Those institutions will probably be approved to borrow more money to pay off bonds that are due on accelerated time lines, Nelson said.
Problems may arise, however, for expensive colleges with relatively small endowments — substantially below $100 million — that rely heavily on tuition revenue. Those colleges may find themselves with unexpected payments due on variable rate bonds and difficulty finding the loans they’d need to pay up.”<br>
“Since colleges are often more insulated than other institutions from the true perils of budget shortfalls, it’s notable that even a small sector of higher education appears to be in trouble, Nelson said.
“We’re not concerned about the vast majority of colleges,” he said. “That message can’t get lost. The vast majority of colleges are going to be fine. But for any of them to be in financial stress is kind of news.””
Go to [NACUBO</a> Home - Research - NACUBO Endowment Study - Public NES Tables](<a href=“http://www.nacubo.org/x2376.xml]NACUBO”>http://www.nacubo.org/x2376.xml) for 2007 list of college endowments</p>