‘Very High’ Debt Burden Lowers Amherst College’s AAA Bond Rating
The elite college's rating was lowered to AA+, which means it still has a strong capacity to meet its financial obligations, according to Standard & Poor's.
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The elite college's rating was lowered to AA+, which means it still has a strong capacity to meet its financial obligations, according to Standard & Poor's.
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