<p>I don’t know if they are more willing. I just know they specifically come often to our school to look for students to hire. The fact is, they will hire kids who have the best stats and skills and if they find kids are better at Berkeley or some small state school or wherever, they will hire them since they are better for the job. </p>
<p>UIUC grants many opportunities, has a good reputation, especially for CS, but it is rigorous so you will need to work hard to earn any great opportunities personally.</p>
<p>I am sure Berkeley and others offer great opportunities too but I can’t say anything for them.</p>