Easy to say, much harder to do, although I agree with your sentiments.

And hey, people all over the world are questioning the need for higher education--especially since it costs so much compared to its benefits to future earning potential.  Even in the US where the education you get at even state-run schools is top notch, students are regretting going to college for 4 years to earn a degree that isn't going to help them land a job in whatever it is they studied (though of course it depends very much on what your major is).

I'd argue that unless you have very specific plans for academia, have a very wealthy family, or major in a field where jobs are almost guaranteed, it's probably not worth spending tons of money on a university education.  And man, have my views changed on that over the years.  I would have said the complete opposite only a few years ago, but tuition costs have risen so much that it isn't feasible for most kids graduating high school.