I’m acquainted with a large number of students and faculty at three universities. Most are, at minimum, sympathetic to socialism. Most are somewhat capable of studying economics, but they don’t. I would say almost none of them have read a single textbook on the subject. Doesn’t keep them from admiring Sanders, Mamdani and the like.
Also, about 58% of college students in the U.S. are female.
So there's a split in the Gen Z vote, men voted for Trump, women voted for Harris.