Two university enrollment leaders—at Tulane University and the University of Chicago—have drawn attention for six- and seven-figure compensation packages tied to aggressive early-application campaigns and yield strategies. The reporting highlights rising pay for senior admissions and enrollment executives as institutions compete for students and revenue. The trend reflects growing institutional emphasis on enrollment management teams capable of hitting yield and tuition targets amid demographic shifts and net-tuition pressures. High compensation packages for enrollment chiefs raise governance questions for trustees and presidents balancing pay, access, and financial aid priorities. For admissions leaders, the packages are both a reward for recruitment success and a sign that universities are treating enrollment as a central operational lever—one with direct impact on budgets, classroom composition, and downstream fundraising.