Quantifying the value of attending more selective schools

I think it’s perfectly reasonable to be willing to pay extra for some combinations of college and major, if they fit better and are still “affordable”. They may be worth it for some students. Not all colleges/majors are the same, in terms of curricula, opportunities, or even general academic environments, even for the relatively egalitarian major like CS. But they mean nothing if the college isn’t a good fit, especially academically and financially.