I think that is absolutely correct.

The biggest differences between two college students (or graduates) is not where they went to school-- but how. wink

I'd also say that, in terms of HIRING decisions in academia, once you are outside of the Ivies, then 'diversity' of experience (ie-- different undergrad and grad schools) still really matters.

This is a very real consideration in hiring in most colleges and universities, and the insular thinking promoted by staying in the same ivory tower for seven to twelve years is regarded as somewhat unhealthy-- even within the Academy.

Schrödinger's cat walks into a bar. And doesn't.