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Public universities used to be tuition free. The government funded universities. Now it just underwrites student loans. The wealthy private donors prefer the current system because their donations give them wage slaves. They also get the added benefit of having their name on a university building.
In a sane country education is not only free, but students are provided with a small basic stipend from the government with the option of very favorable loans if needed.