Everyone - thanks for your comments so far.
Is there some dollar level per student that you think signifies a durable institution?
We are not only concerned that our son be able to graduate without the disruption of having to transfer to finish his degree, but also that he would have effectively no legacy. We want him to join a lasting community that will be part of his identity for the rest of his life, and it would be tragic if the school he attended dissolved.
Think about how difficult it would to do something as simple as to get an official transcript.