Generally speaking, most schools exist within a self-contained “bubble” to a certain extent. College students are really busy, and spend much if not most of their time on campus.
Having said that, each school does exist within a greater community, and there is some interaction between the school, the students and the community. All three schools have national and international student bodies. But the vibe at each will be somewhat impacted by its location in the east, in the Midwest, and in the west. I think @OnTheBubble said it very well in post #22.