College wasn't orginally meant to be for everyone, just the children of the upper and ruling classes.
After all there was no point in having everyone be developed for positions of leadership.
As it currently stands, what we call "college" or "university level education" is an opportunity which many privileged, lazy and coddled children expect as a "given" from ... fawing I guess is the word that I am looking for ... parents who want to make to sure that their spolied, lazy child is given every opportunity before they reach their equilibirm of mediorcity in this society.
Now, if you are an intelligent, bright, ambitious and ... hungry I guess is the word that I am looking for ... invididual who wishes to better their lot in life or seeks to be a more educated person in this society you can pursue a higher education on your own and make it work.
I don't have a kid, but if I did, I sure as shit wouldn't be caught dead paying for their pampered "higher education".