Older vs Young

I have always preferred to date men around my own age, ranging between my current age or less than 2 years older. The idea of having a boyfriend who was also experiencing the same introductions to life as I was, would be "wonderful". We could be there for one another when we stressed over finals, papers, and projects. Talk about career plans after graduation. Enjoy collegian activities such as student art shows, drama performances, and poetry nights. Being able to discuss life issues, voicing opinions and ideas. I wanted to be in a relationship with a young man, who's goals and ambitions rivaled mine. I wanted to be able to look into his eyes, and see the hunger for life and success, but also the knowledge of knowing the hard work he would have to contribute.
What I seem to often come across, are the boys, who are hungry for something else. Yes they are in college, but there maturity is that of a freshmen in high school instead of a freshmen in college. The other day I was talking to friend, and she mentioned that she wanted a young intellectual brother who was not on the USC football team. Our eavesdropping boss then responded, "you attended the wrong school if you thought that is what you would find here(USC)." Many of the young black men my age are far from wanting to get into a serious relationship.
I for one, am not a fan of getting into meaningless relationships. I've had my "fun", and would prefer something stable. A relationship, where a solid foundation can be built.
The bragging about what he has, how much he has, and all the other glitz and bling used to attract some other people don't work for me. Is it so hard to approach me and ask me what my name is and how my day was as opposed to " Aye ma, let me holla atcha for a minute." Or looking at everything else but my eyes.
I have discussed my issue with my older sister, and some women (who are in their late 20's to early 30's) that I work with. Many of them have asked why I haven't tried dating older guys, possibly mid 20's. Well I guess apart of me would fear that an older guy would feel the need to be more of a "mentor" instead of a man that I am in a relationship with. I'm worried that my opinions would be undermined due to my age, or he would feel the need to lead me down the right path.
At the same time, I feel that I would be able to have the intellectual balance committed relationship that I strive for. My Sis had told me, that the "right" older man would see me beyond my age and realize the kind of individual I am.
The dating world is truly complicated, when it shouldn't be.