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I'm German. I think this idea "Get a degree in Germany" is not impossible, but it would be quite risky for Americans. There are just too many unknowns or uncontrollable factors.

Many subjects, say Biology, are actually difficult to get in, even for Germans. Not having the language skills would mean you're in for bad grades from the very beginning.

It'll work only for a few majors, and only with a considerable effort, ideally before enrolling, to obtain relevant information (about costs and specifics) concerning the admission procedure and moving to Germany (or some other European country where college tuition is low, say Austria)