@SugarlessCandy I have friends and family members who are Ivy grads and to be honest with you, they are all leading regular lives. Some are juggling careers and family, some are dealing with personal problems, others are home full time with their kids, etc. It’s not like their lives are so much “better” than the non-Ivy grads. Some are, some aren’t. And everybody’s definition of “better” is different.
I have a family member who did her undergrad and graduate work at an Ivy League school. Her husband graduated from a high ranking LAC and makes a regular salary doing what he enjoys. She currently stays home with their two kids and they all live in a small apartment and share one car. They are both very happy. Not all Ivy League grads live the life that you imagine.