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<p>Of course, facts easily show that’s not the case. Don’t confuse a majority in-state undergrad population with a regional reputation. If anything, Georgetown and BC are “more regional and limited” - in terms of global reputation. It doesn’t matter that Georgetown is a high profile university in DC with a respected school of foreign service. This is because globally graduate/PhD programs and research are what determines reputation and prestige. UT is a major research university, with one of the largest research budgets in the country for a university without a medical school. It also has one the largest population of enrolled foreign students. As smaller, more undergrad focused universities, BC and Georgetown have nowhere near the international reputation of UT. Essentially every one of UT’s academic programs ranks higher than Georgetown. This is why UT shows up much higher in world rankings and why it’s absurd to say it’s “more regional” when, if anything, you could say BC and Georgetown are by this measure. The world is a lot larger than the US.</p>
<p>Even in the US, UT grads have no problems finding jobs or enrolling in grad schools across the country. A majority stay in state because Texas has a massive economy and they can or want to stay. It has nothing to do with being regionally limited.</p>