9. Yale University
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Richard C. Levin, former president of Yale University
Total compensation: $1,375,365
Base salary: $1,099,221
Earnings per student: $115.52
Money Best Colleges rank: 21
Richard C. Levin, former president of Yale University
Total compensation: $1,375,365
Base salary: $1,099,221
Earnings per student: $115.52
Money Best Colleges rank: 21