<p>I agree with you that the Ivies are focused on their graduate schools, but I also totally reject the idea that an Ivy league education is “no better” than an education at a community college. Assuming the student is equally motivated at both institutes (which is a stretch to begin with… would you be more motivated at Yale or your local community college?), then they can certainly get more out of an education at a place that has the resources Yale has.</p>