@JBStillFlying - although, losing ground financially will eventually inhibit Chicago’s ability to offer components of a LAC experience (like having smaller classes taught by top flight ppl). The problem is, now, Chicago is trying to do more with even less than 20 years ago. At some point, there’s only so much you can do with less, right?
Honestly, the regression financially is a threat to the entire U. In the past 20 years the college has surged, but they’ve dropped in the wealth standings.
I also am not sure why they dropped. Chicago had a much more enviable position 20 yrs ago, but their endowment returns then generally lagged behind key competitors for years. Not good.