Agreed with the overall consensus that we should let this market be guided by true market forces, but I also think people often assume the wrong outcome of this

Agreed with the overall consensus that we should let this market be guided by true market forces, but I also think people often assume the wrong outcome of this. Universities give students a ton of control over their education. Where do you live, what classes do you take, when can you unenroll, etc. Want higher graduation rates without lowering the grading bar? Simple, do not permit part time enrollment, even for one term. Sounds harsh. Want better job prospects on graduation? Simple, kill off 90% of majors (dance, sociology, etc.) The reality is that people generally think of college was a guarantee of success (it isn't). Many people would do better going to trade schools. Attending an elite university will always be expensive (in HCOL cities, high demand for students and professors, etc.) We need to stop treating college like a basic right, or a place for people to chase their dreams. Dream chasing is great, but if someone else has to pay for it, incentives will never align.