I don't think you read the article. It's telling people to defer a year because of coronavirus, not the usual college is not worth it schpeel.
That being said, I disagree with your advice in two cases:
1) Most top schools offer free tuition if your family income is below a generous threshold (like $150k). If you can get into Stanford and meet this criteria, it's cheaper than your local community college.
2) If you are studying a technical field, even if you are average, a degree has greater ROI than just about anything else. You can pay off your debt in the first few years out of school and continue earning dividends for the rest of your life.
If you are an average student and studying a non-technical field, then the decision is not as clear.
That being said, I disagree with your advice in two cases:
1) Most top schools offer free tuition if your family income is below a generous threshold (like $150k). If you can get into Stanford and meet this criteria, it's cheaper than your local community college.
2) If you are studying a technical field, even if you are average, a degree has greater ROI than just about anything else. You can pay off your debt in the first few years out of school and continue earning dividends for the rest of your life.
If you are an average student and studying a non-technical field, then the decision is not as clear.