Look at english universities in other countries, like Turkey for example. US universities ask for applications RIDICULOUSLY early so if you start looking at other countries you’ll notice they’re still accepting students for Fall admission. They’re way way cheaper too.
Also, if a low income american student went to a university abroad it would probably cost a lot less than it would at home. Its just not as common/socially acceptable in the US to leave the country for a good, affordable education. Correct me if I’m wrong but aren’t american universities the most expensive in the world?