I don't understand the value for money proposition.
I attended and graduated from a university that is generally regarded as one of the top 25 in the world and certainly the best in Canada. World class facilities and profs.
I made enough money working 4 months every summer to pay for all my university costs and my entertainment money for the 8 months I was in school every year. My parents didn't contribute a dime to my education. I graduated with zero debt and a degree that's recognized around the world at a fraction of the cost of what you guys pay. Most of my classmates did the exact same thing I did.
I've never complained when my government tells me they are going to spend tax dollars on the education system. It's easily the best investment in a Country's future that a government can make.