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Had a $36 billion endowment before the financial crisis. It's now down to $26 billion. The Shrike Send a noteboard - 25/09/2009 03:26:09 PM
Also, because of their endowments from alumni, they're richer than public schools. Harvard has a $50 billion endowment.

Still, with $26 billion, it's the biggest one.
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