I have reflected a lot on this question and many of these schools are "trapped" or believe themselves so by geography or financial concerns. Angry, wealthy alums have stopped donating if their children are not admittted. Schools that have tried in good faith are finding that they have to keep trying again.

One angle which I have found interesting is the problem of elitism and working parents or helping to support family members. The Ivies often offer "extension" schools at the Grad level but won't accept those as transfer credits into the PhD programs. The diplomas clearly distinguish those "extension" degrees as inferior to the real deal.

How can these schools be serious about inclusion if they mandate 7 year apprenticeships with low pay and uncertain job prospects.

Expanding oppportunity means expanding the playing field and that will not happen unless the .1% of the academic world become more inclusive.