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I once worked with a guy that said he prefers candidates that went to college and got a degree, because it shows endurance and a basic level of competence.
Depends on the field. For example, in IT, competence can be tested. Especially when a large percent of job positions aren't filled with people that got a degree in that field. I have dev colleagues with psychology degrees and whatnot and one that only finished highschool, that are better programmers than others I know that do have an IT college degree. Good programmers are hard to come by, and the main aspect that makes you one isn't a college degree at all.
As long as a portfolio or other proof of similar competence weighs the same... But I'm guessing it didn't.