Utah Money Watch’s Post

BREAKING NEWS: "Five Utah Universities Make The Wall Street Journal's '2025 Best Colleges in the U.S.' Ranking." In alphabetical order, the five #Utah-based universities to make the #WSJ's list are ▪️ Brigham Young University, ▪️ The University of Utah, ▪️ Utah State University, ▪️ Utah Valley University, and ▪️ Weber State University. In my opinion, the 5 institutions represent themselves fairly well in the annual ranking, with 1 garnering an overall ranking by their alumni and current students. To get the complete rundown, I invite you to visit Utah Money Watch to read https://lnkd.in/gWvcjq7b to get the details for yourself. All the best. Dave Politis, Publisher, Editor, & Founder Utah Money Watch #education #highereducation #highered #money #finance #monetary #financial

Ever wondered which colleges could buy a small country? Let's peek into the treasure chests of academia! 💰🎓 Top 10 University Endowments (as of 2023, in billions): 1.  Harvard University - $50.9B 2.  Yale University - $41.4B 3.  Stanford University - $37.8B 4.  Princeton University - $35.8B 5.  MIT - $24.6B 6.  University of Pennsylvania - $20.7B 7.  Texas A&M University System - $18.0B 8.  University of Michigan - $17.9B 9.  Notre Dame - $16.5B 10. Northwestern University - $14.4B These mammoth endowments fuel cutting-edge research, financial aid, and world-class facilities. But they also raise questions about wealth concentration in higher education. What's your take? Are these endowments a force for good or a sign of growing inequality in academia? #HigherEducation #UniversityEndowments #EducationFinance

BIG NEWS: The University of Houston has ascended 22 spots to rank No. 46 among public universities on the latest Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2025. The annual list ranks the 500 schools that produce successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, with less student debt. The rankings are based on several key metrics, prioritizing outcomes that matter most to students and their families. UH performed well in the Forbes ranking due in large part to the success of our students and the University’s efforts to breakdown socioeconomic disparities. UH students, regardless of their financial or family background, are graduating and starting successful careers. More details here: https://lnkd.in/gxgCySzp

For the second year in a row, Texas A&M is the No. 1 university in Texas, according to The Wall Street Journal's 2025 rankings! Our Rankings: #1 University in Texas #1 University in SEC #11 Public University in the U.S. #28 Overall University in the U.S. ⬆️ Learn more about the rankings here: tx.ag/WSJ2025

For the second year in a row, Texas A&M University is the No. 1 university in Texas, according to The Wall Street Journal's 2025 rankings! Our Rankings: #1 University in Texas #1 University in SEC #11 Public University in the U.S. #28 Overall University in the U.S. ⬆️ Learn more about the rankings here: tx.ag/WSJ2025

New research shows that earning a college degree brings not only greater wealth but also greater health and happiness. Those with degrees are more likely to engage in their communities, build meaningful relationships and live longer. They also bring expertise and innovation which means more investment and economic vitality in our cities and neighborhoods. So how do colleges provide people the resources they need to reach this goal and make a bigger impact on the world? Read President Kathleen Harring's analysis of this critical issue, and find out what Muhlenberg College is doing about it. https://bit.ly/3QbFBYE

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The best faculty attract the best students. Investing in faculty has a multiplier effect as they play a central role in the success of students and the college’s research and industry engagement. The college needs to increase the number of endowed chairs, professorships and faculty support funds in order to compete for world-class faculty. Learn more about the Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University's Future at, https://bit.ly/4bfXX3T

25 universities in the USA 🇺🇸 with the highest acceptance rate and funding. 1. Miami University (87.9%) 2. Liberty University (99.3%) 3. Minot State University (93%) 4. Grand Canyon University (80%) 5. Winona State University (81%) 6. Wayne State University (81.8%) 7. Illinois State University (86%) 8. University of Nevada Reno (85%) 9. University of North Dakota(83%) 10. Wright State University (95.2%) 11. Central Michigan University (91%) 12. Eastern Michigan University (87%) 13. University of Northern Iowa (95%) 14. Fort Hays State University, Kansas(88%) 15. North Carolina Central University (84%) 16. Southern New Hampshire University (96%) 17. University of Southern Mississippi(99%) 18. University of Wisconsin La Crosse (80%) 19. California State University Fresno (95%) 20. Missouri Southern State University (99%) 21. California State University East Bay (96%) 22. California State University Northridge (91%) 23. California State University Los Angeles (87%) 24. California State University San Bernardino (91%) 25. California State University Channel Islands (90%) #repost

As with last year, the rankings are derived from a number of metrics. Two that contribute to the ranking: No. 39 in social mobility (universities with the highest proportion of students coming from lower-income families and maintaining high graduation rates), an increase of nine spots from 2024 rankings. No. 44 in best alumni salaries (impact on graduate salaries in relation to the cost of attending), an increase of 21 spots from 2024 rankings.