“Some schools could house students in barracks and students would still line up to go there while others need the bells and whistles and the lazy rivers to attract students.”
So agree. And at my kids college n what I believe was a stroke of marketing genius, they made the most repulsive dorm in a decent location a freshmen only dorms. Many kids are THRILLED to get this assignment and many actually upset to get the “nice” dorm ( which has many upper classmen)