Umm.. hmm.. well I thought this was obvious and think there is benefit to the students who don't come from elite backgrounds. The point of these universities is to not only give an education but socially connect students. If you are a student without a family that has powerful connections you could potentially meet one of these students and become friends, thus increasing your social power. Going to a top notch University is not just about learning. I learned more and had better instructors at city college, because they cared more and were more available. Speaking with busy TAs at a top notch school weren't nearly as helpful. Going to a top notch school is about socially enriching yourself with others who are ambitious and connected. It's about synergy and having a diverse student body only increases that synergy.
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