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It is slightly more complicated than this. The reasons admissions directs are committed to maintaining "diversity" (read: keeping a decent representation of black and Hispanic students, as well as Native Americans) are political and economic.
This'll probably be an unpopular opinion here but I personally believe that whatever the motivation, at most colleges 'diversity' does improve the academic environment. Interaction with students of different perspectives and backgrounds is a legitimate and valuable part of the experience.
Ultimately I think white people make way too big of a deal about affirmative action. There are hundreds of colleges in this country and anyone reasonably competent and intelligent should be able to find a good fit. With few exceptions nobody needs to attend their top-choice Ivy League school.