This Week in College Viability

by Gary Stocker

Imagine your college student calls home in a panic. Their college just announced it is about to close - for good. How do you avoid this story happening to you? Many private colleges have recently closed and it is likely many more will close. Our College Viability App shows which ones are more likely to do so. Don't let your student choose a financially unhealthy college and lose lost credits, lost time and lost money... Read more

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • S01 E24 - Beth Probst from Getting At The Core (College Admissions Guidance)

    S01 E24 - Beth Probst from Getting At The Core (College Admissions Guidance)

    Before you go to college, first get at the core!At The Core was founded in 2012 to empower students with knowledge and tools as they prepare to make the very important decisions that surround their transition from high school to t...

    32:54
  • S01 E22 - The Prototypical College Response to Financial Chaos

    S01 E22 - The Prototypical College Response to Financial Chaos

    Webster University (St. Louis, MO) was the focal point in a late January 2023 story in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The essence of the story is that the college is in financial trouble. It is unlikely to close, but it will almos...

    09:25
  • S01 E20 - 2023 College Financial Health & Viability Predictions

    S01 E20 - 2023 College Financial Health & Viability Predictions

    Forbes.com had a guest contributor discuss her predictions (aka wishes) for 2023. Gary Stocker focuses on 4 financial health and viability predictions for 2023.Pressure on tuition discounts will continue.Majors and courses will be...

    07:40
  • S01 E19 - High Risk College: La Salle University (PA)

    S01 E19 - High Risk College: La Salle University (PA)

    From 2015-2021, La Salle University has had decreased FTE enrollment of almost 600 students. Their tuition and fee revenue is down almost $22M. 4-year graduation rate is OK at 53%, but 6-year is only at 60%. In terms of graduat...

    06:15
  • S01 E18 - High Risk Colleges: Buena Vista University (IA)

    S01 E18 - High Risk Colleges: Buena Vista University (IA)

    This podcast episode reviews the enrollment, finances, and outcomes for Buena Vista University (IA). Their enrollment risks are mitigated by decent 4 and 6-year graduation rates and an above average endowment. The loss of almost...

    06:21