American schools in high poverty areas have the education of schools in developing countries. In contrast those in more well-endowed areas are receiving educations that can be considered some of the best in the world. A report on equity in education, issued by a congressionally-mandated commission, has shown no new solutions to this rising problem but rather rephrased old solutions that have not helped the U.S. before and will not now.

Colleges are accepting more students with the ability to pay than those who are more likely to require financial aid. Only 46 colleges accept students solely based upon qualifications.