Two examples I can share.
- I know of a student from a small LAC that many people on CC scoff at because it's not ranked in the Top 100. Student was a History major (also scoffed at). After graduation, student attended Harvard Law and graduated cum laude.
- I know of a student from a small public school that many people on CC scoff at because it's not the flagship or even a strong directional, and not highly ranked. Student graduated as an Econ major, received PhD from Stanford and now teaches at Harvard Business School.
Where you go frequently means very little. It’s more about finding and taking advantage of opportunities - which will be available at any school.