> have the state directly fund universities and don't charge tuition to students (or charge them a small amount) See how well this works out in France. Overcro

> have the state directly fund universities and don't charge tuition to students (or charge them a small amount) See how well this works out in France. Overcrowding, declining facilities, students that have no business in college continuing to go since they have nothing at stake. The top tier schools are still pretty good, but normal schools are a crowded mess.