Moody's: Student loan exposure a modest credit risk for universities as student demand stays steady, delinquency levels off
New York, December 01, 2016-- Student loan burdens have not materially deterred demand for rated colleges and universities, according to a new report from Moody's Investors Service, which also shows that students at wealthier private universities carry lower debt burdens on average due to greater financial aid resources and need-blind admission programs. At Moody's-rated private universities, the average level of debt per student is declining as the affordability burden...
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