<p>College is not a product, it is a service. You cannot negotiate down the price of a visit to the doctor or a public transit card. </p>
<p>Being accepted to most colleges is a privilege, not a right. Anyone with a decent credit score who can secure the necessary cash or a loan can walk in and buy a house or a car. But not everyone gets into a particular schools.</p>
<p>And, of course, you can’t get free money (scholarships, grants) to help you pay for a house or car.</p>