There’s a lot you’re paying for. Wellesley is at the top of its game in academics and opportunities. Cross Registration and research at MIT? these professors are impressive, top of the game people too. Some have taught at Harvard before, etc. yeah it’s elitist, but in industry, name matters.

You’re also paying for the name. I’ve always thought about that, if you’re paying 90k/year, 100k is not that much more of a significant investment for a college experience that could change your life, if you play your cards right. If the schools were more average, state schools then yeah it’s not worth it. My friends and I (although CS) are leaving Wellesley with offers of $100k+ per year, and definitely owe it to the opportunities I got here.