Have rising housings costs affected homelessness

I have not personally seen this - but I have heard of this.

One thing I have learned it is not just the rent in the surrounding areas of colleges (Boston I know for sure is one area this is the case) - but it is also the schools charging insane prices to live on campus. It is a huge money maker for them. I cannot imagine how it could cost $1k a month to live in one small room with another roommate while sharing a bath on a common floor. But many colleges require at the very least that first year students live on campus.

why dont you and your friends go in together and get something

Most do - rents still top $1k and higher a month unless you go for an illegal unit in which it becomes likely unsafe, crowded and likely a health hazard.

Have raising coffee cost affected the consumption off coffee?

Just because they're friends doesn't exactly mean they're suited to live with one and other, (temperament and lifestyle wise, etc...).

Plus, they may have different needs in living spaces (geographically and residentially speaking). Some may need to live a bit closer to their work. Some may find cheaper places that are lesser "friendly" neighborhoods where others don't feel secure enough in the first place.

But, yes. That is an alternative consideration one should take if looking for a new place to live. Ask a close friend who is also looking for a place to live. Just make sure that you two are compatible.

in my opinion going through all the crap of going to college simply is not worth it, I have seen a lot of people that did and end up working at McDonalds

Depends on your major - if you major in Art History yeah I could see that - where as if you major in Chemistry - it is pretty lucrative to be a chemist.