<p>^^^ they may “get it.” Just not be able to afford it. </p>
<p>Plus, most people taking online classes are working adults either re-educating themselves, or getting the master’s degree which will enable them to advance. They may have had the ‘traditional’ college experience earlier.</p>
<p>But I do agree strongly that one of the big benefits of the traditional college experience is making contacts. My first ‘real’ job out of college was through college connections, and was crucial in setting me up on a life-long career path.</p>