I went to an in-state University and tuition in the early 1970s and it was not that expensive. Worth every penny.
Best deal is to go a decent but state university and pay as you go with no loans.
Largely impossible nowadays.
I had the GI Bill, and went to UF in state.
I spent around 60-70 hours a week doing HW, studying, and labs.
Labs are the worst...one credit and sometimes 20 hours a week.
Things just cost too much now.
I had the GI so I was okay. There was no way I could work.
Any major that has the word “studies” in it has anti value and makes you dumber