To each his own #s....same cost for you ? Do tell.
Not saying a poor man can’t feel more content and proud than a rich man.
Point is, they are not equal schools in reputation, academic & research resources and opportunities, and intrinsic reward.
I'm not saying going to Harvard won't open doors for you that Rutgers won't, but this is being way overestimated for a top level student. It's a much bigger difference maker for the good to average students.