It seems a bit strange to frame it as a struggle. Like the article alludes to, men seek high social status. University no longer provides social status. So men have moved on to the next thing that will give them what they seek. They're not bothered by it. It is not like university is some kind of magical deity that will send you to the fiery pits of hell if you don't attend. It's just a tool, and if the tool isn't working it is no big deal to not use it.