@Tampitump Don’t bother transferring to Vandy, then…it is obviously not “elite” enough for you. In a quick perusal I found half a dozen or so of their faculty in the EE&CS department who got their initial BA or BS from “run of the mill state schools” (including UT).
Your entire 2nd paragraph is bogus; however, it is apparently a waste of electrons trying to explain that to you. My work here is done… best wishes to you in your search.