re: Scales tipped against college?

Most college graduates are making between 40-55k in their first year out of school. By your reasoning, no one should pay more than 40-55k for a college degree.

If someone wants to leave the state and get a degree from somewhere else, there is zero wrong with spending more on that degree if they believe the economic and social returns make it worth it to them. You are trying to paint blanket statements that simply do not apply to thousands of students.