You have clearly never met a yeshiva bochur. Almost no yeshiva bochurim have beards, and most girls are somewhat taken aback when they date one who does.
Agreed. Now (as well as then), it is (was) considered extreme Ga’avah for a Bochur to have a beard for no reason.
PBA: Have you had a chance to get the list of points from Rav Lichtenstien yet?