Their choice was lose federal funding. which means a lot less under privileged people going to college or banning trans from sports. Also federal funding means not only money for tuition but also helps to fund university research and development labs. Also for contracts, where the government purchases goods or services from universities for government use

So does it suck. Hell yes. Which do they give up though, all of the above or trans in sports?

You lose federal funding and colleges have to make harsh cuts.