Traditional college rankings measure the wrong things and penalize the vast majority of regional public institutions that support first-generation and underrepresented students.

Many institutions continue to rely on outdated financial planning tools. Nearly 50% still use spreadsheets for forecasting and tuition projections, and nearly a third use spreadsheets for budgeting, according to a Syntellis survey.

Additionally, King's College's accrediting body has stripped its accreditation, citing the school's failure "to demonstrate that it can sustain itself in the short or long-term."

Following a novel beta test that attracted over 300 students and over $40,000 in personal investment accounts, the University of Kentucky is using financial literacy as a conduit for healthier student habits in wellness, engagement and academics.