英媒：国际学生流失，美常春藤盟校并非重灾区

Core Insights - The article discusses the impact of the Trump administration's policies on international students and the broader implications for U.S. higher education institutions [1][2][5] Group 1: Impact on Higher Education Institutions - The U.S. government has stopped allowing Harvard University to enroll international students, reflecting a punitive measure against the institution [2] - The number of high school graduates in the U.S. is projected to decline by approximately 6% by 2030 and 13% by 2041, exacerbating financial challenges for universities [2] - Moody's reported that one-third of private universities and one-fifth of public universities in the U.S. are operating at a loss [2] Group 2: Financial Implications of International Students - International students, who pay significantly higher tuition fees, help alleviate financial pressures on universities, with some public universities charging international students up to three times the tuition of domestic students [3] - Currently, over 1 million international students are studying in the U.S., which is about double the number from 2000, yet they only represent 6% of the total student population [3] - The decline in international student enrollment is expected to lead to a prolonged downturn for U.S. higher education institutions as prospective students shift to countries with more favorable policies [3] Group 3: Challenges for Different Types of Universities - Elite institutions like Harvard and Columbia may face challenges due to their high percentage of international students, but they have more financial flexibility compared to smaller private universities [4] - Smaller universities, which rely heavily on international student tuition for their revenue, are likely to face greater difficulties if international enrollment decreases [4] - The potential decline in international students could negatively impact all universities, including those that have never enrolled international students, as they may need to adapt by increasing local student admissions [4]