@hpcsa Thanks for putting these comments in context. There is absolutely no single answer, though there are many opinions. And it is very complex - with different majors and career aspirations potentially playing out quite differently at a school like Notre Dame vs. a large state school. Some of the best comments on this issue have come from parents on this site (and others) who have kids at both Notre Dame and a large state school - and are able to provide a real time perspective on how different the experiences can be.