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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How come no one has mentioned that swarthmore is $400m in debt before? That’s substantial![/quote] but they have an almost 3 billion endowment. [b]debt isn't always bad. these colleges dont pay cash for new construction projects.[/b] think there may be more nuance here. also, they're out of trump's crosshairs. Chicago is not[/quote] Agreed. The numbers sound big and misleading; issuing bonds is not a sign of financial instability—on the contrary, the ability to borrow at a low rate over a long period is evidence of confidence in the institution. [/quote] I agree. Their bond debt is about 15% of their endowment. That’s a good ratio. It’s like being a middle class family with an affordable, low interest rate mortgage who maxes out their 401k in a strong stock market instead of paying down their mortgage. You would not say they’re in financial trouble but, instead, are making good financial choices.[/quote]
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