That is the question.
One reason we admit them is because Colleges are hell bent
on having them. They pay higher tuitions and don't ask for loans etc.
money, pure and simple.
Int'l students pay much higher rates.
Plus it helps with "diversity" on campus.
Here in KS in-state is couple thousand/semester.
Int'l students can expect to pay 6-9 grand a semester in tuition.