Lol!
My son’s friend says college is like a cult.
You give them all your money for secret knowledge.
Kind of like scientology or something.
Personally, I believe it’s a litmus test for political views.
20+ years ago I went to a state school in a city here in NJ; no party scene, and most people showed up for their classes then headed off to their jobs. Campus agitators (’60s throwbacks seeking a cause since the Vietnam War ended) would try to gather a rally for some silly cause or other, and after 15 minutes of being ignored would simply disappear.