Getting into a non-top 20 graduate program...

<p>What is the difference in getting into a lesser known school with less prestige and getting into a top ranked graduate program?</p>

<p>Say somebody graduates with a less than stellar GPA of, say 3.2, and doesn't get into any of the top programs. Is going to a less prestigious graduate school still worth it?</p>

<p>I'm hearing mixed things about this, so I was wondering if anybody can clarify. Thanks.</p>