Children of affluent parents are still going to college at very high rates. The people suffering most from the expense of college are those who would benefit mo

Children of affluent parents are still going to college at very high rates. The people suffering most from the expense of college are those who would benefit most from a college degree. Whatever the causes, people with college degree earn much more over their lifetimes than people without degrees. The trend in lower college enrollment seems like it will only exacerbate wealth disparities.