<p>This issue can probably be split between state funded schools and private schools. Private schools can charge whatever they want. State schools might have an obligation to offer relatively low cost tuition. With that said, there are community colleges kids can go to, they can work while going to school, they can go part time, etc. Plenty of ways to mitigate large student loans. </p>
<p>Thing is this whole “college experience” mystique has been ingrained in so many people that the thought of working during school or choosing a school based on cost is almost sacrilegious. The longer people choose to ignore the economic reality of things the higher tuition prices will climb.</p>