Less important, but also striking, is difference in status. 20 years out, my cohort from a top-3 program is;
1) full, top Ivy
2) 1 full, 1 stalled at assoc., top private
3) full. good SLAC/seminary (x2)
4) full, lower-tier state (me)
5) private hs teacher (x2)
6) ministry/nonprofit/new field (x6)