Nah. My kids weren’t at a top 20, just outside.
Most important is they got an intellectual run for it. Tough. Deep learning that seems to have stuck, and a spirit of inquiry, willingness to stretch.
I believe many, many colleges can offer this. But it’s more than registering for classes and doing the homework, getting a top gpa out if it.
And yes, sometimes top 20 or top 10 don’t yield this. It’s one reason to choose best fit, not best media ranking.