I'm waiting to see the details. My bet is that China is being played. As for the numbers, Thought this is interesting.
"As of the most recent data, the United States has approximately 5,300 to 6,000 colleges and universities, depending on the source and criteria used (e.g., including degree-granting institutions, community colleges, and specialized schools). A commonly cited figure from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) indicates around 5,916 postsecondary institutions in 2021, with a breakdown of 1,892 public, 1,754 private nonprofit, and 2,270 private for-profit institutions. This includes 2,695 four-year colleges, 1,503 community colleges (2-4 years), and 1,633 vocational/trade schools.
The total student population enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities for the 2023-2024 academic year is approximately 19.31 million students, with 16.10 million undergraduates and 3.21 million graduate students. This figure reflects a slight decline from a peak of 21 million in 2010, though projections suggest a modest increase to around 19.57 million by Fall 2025."
I should ask how many foreign students are presently on U.S. soil and what percentage are expected to return to their homeland after they complete their studies.