<p>While I would agree that HYP are probably better academically than UVA, I would heartily disagree that UVA is overrated. Students here can and do perform at high levels. Classes are excellent and, if you’re instate, you won’t get a better deal anywhere. HYP grads do better than UVA grads because they’re better to begin with. Within the top 25 or so, excluding HYPSMC, your decision should be based on atmosphere and money, not so much your perception of prestige or whether or not one school is “inferior” to another in any particular way.</p>