[VincentEvans]

>>> College is important - it’s why there is a cost to it.

The cost of higher education does not have to be borne by the individual seeking it. It could be financed by society and offered to those who desire it free if charge. It could even encourage more people to enroll and promise those who do well in their studies a financial incentive in form of a stipend.

I know of some countries that do all that with the idea that people with higher educational achievements - deliver higher economic output over their lifetime that more than covers the costs borne by the society and give their country a competitive edge in a global economy.

But US doesn’t do that.

It does, however, attract people who received their education for free in other countries to immigrate and compete with those who took out massive loans in US to do the same.

[PubliusMI]

Is there even 1 society in the world which pasy for the university education of ALL who desire it?

[VincentEvans]

No idea.

In my own experience as the beneficiary of such a system of education - the barrier is having to pass admission exams that are meant to ensure that available spaces are offered to those academically inclined to succeed.

In my personal circle of acquaintances all who were interested in securing the spot were able to do so.

But in an event you fail, you have an option to work on your shortcomings and take the admission exams again.