You might be correct, but in my experience, the vast majority of people don't think about universities this way. They value what the degree unlocks for their c

You might be correct, but in my experience, the vast majority of people don't think about universities this way. They value what the degree unlocks for their career. I think what you're saying is true, but the problem is that people hear success stories of silicon valley technology startups being founded in a dorm room at MIT and decide they want to have the same opportunity. Can't blame them.