<p>I think money is always a factor, unless you are uber flush with cash. Even if one has 250k in the bank for a top top, is it worth the extra 100k over a Hutton or other state u honors? That money could be used for many other important things, grad school, retirement, etc etc. Should one empty the bank account for the virtues of an elite brand name? I’m struggling with this one and see both sides.</p>