What Does 400 Million Dollars Look Like to Public Colleges?

Although the amount of money you have might seem huge, it is not. But to public colleges, 400 million dollars represents a mere drop in the bucket compared to Harvard’s $36 billion endowment. Just imagine the endowment of Missouri Southern: with a gift of $400 million, the school would increase its endowment twelvefold – from $5,700 per student to $77,000 per student. Now, how much money would you need to pay in taxes?

What Does 400 Million Dollars Look Like to Public Colleges?
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