If possible study a degree apprenticeship, this guarantees you a salary, experience in what you'll be doing (which is invaluable to employers), a degree, no debt and a guaranteed job. I'd apply to as many as I could as it's really a better alternative.
Or go to trade school, things such as plumbing may seem low status and worthless but it's in a very high demand sector and a far better option then getting a degree from a saturated industry, being in debt and unemployed.
Lastly, if you do go to college try to get a degree in STEM as they are excellent skills that are desired. Medicine + Dentistry guarantee a job but come with insane debt. The military is a good way to avoid the debt if that's your main concern. Plenty of bursaries targeting students.