@Much2learn, agree and as one’s collegiate experience is much more than one’s major there are different styles of learning and social environments - something for everyone.
Our DD’s could have attended a top university, but chose a top LAC as that’s what was right for them. Furthermore, one’s ability to pursue a master’s degree isn’t limited by the style of school or the prestige of the school; Harvard’s masters programs are full of students from lesser known state universities and LAC’s.