The poors can still get in if they are willing to become indebted wage slaves with a 6 figure debit for the next 20-30 years.

They can't. Those schools are all scams. That's the real ugliness. Private universities charging six figures also have some of the worst placement rates and poorest post-collegate incomes.

Just, don’t expect to get in to a social connection generator for nepo babies

Right. Because the degree is a social gatekeeper first and foremost.