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There is no such thing as a research university being "beneath" you. If the regular classes are too easy, then try the honors program or take graduate courses and/or graduate in three or two years. If that's not challenging enough, how about doing research with professors. I'm sure they'll have something to stretch your mind, if indeed your main goal in college is to learn. A good research university will have plenty of opportunities for you to learn and grow. It's not high school anymore; you need to get out of that mentality.
There are "prestigious" schools (in the eyes of the OP, ring_of_fire and company), and then there are excellent schools (in the eyes of university presidents, faculty, informed employers, and the well-educated). Very few are in both categories. Perhaps your "top 10" classmates had the good sense to choose excellence over prestige and the confidence to know that wherever they go they will succeed and make the most of their years there. And maybe they want to save some money as well. That's real smart!
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