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<p>This begs the question of what learning environment is best for the best students. Sure, a lazy student may not get much out of a selective, expensive school. A diligent student might get more out of any alternative. But what is best for a very talented, motivated student for whom money is not an issue? Is every college equally good for such a person? I don’t think so (though I’m sure Harvard isn’t equally suited for every such person).</p>
<p>It’s a cop-out to say that everything depends on the student’s efforts. Good students and good professors need resources. Harvard has resources. People can differ about how they allocate them (engineering programs v. FA v. buildings v. research etc.), therefore many will conclude somewhere else is a better fit (or just plain “better”).</p>