yep, people can go to the local community college that costs almost nothing, get a USEFUL degree and be earning great money in a few years with no debt.
Most importantly, he went to university at home. He never lived on campus. He drove daily to the University of NH. Saving about $8-10K/ year in dorm/housing cost.
His daughter and my son were classmates throughout their entire lives. Meanwhile, there is a guy in my office whose daughter went to two different private colleges. She finally transferred in her junior year to UNH Durham. She graduated with a BA in ENGLISH. She is currently working at a summer camp as a counselor.