Actually studies show that going to these elite universities does not give you a big statistical advantage in achieving financial success.
"What we found really surprising is other schools have outcomes nearly as good as Ivy League schools, but [they] admit many, many more poor students,” Friedman said.
It’s not immediately apparent how these institutions -- which include the University of Texas System, the State University of New York at Stony Brook and California State University,..."
(https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/01/19/rich-students-flock-elite-colleges-study-finds-graduating-college-levels-playing)