I think the tough thing for colleges in the area is that HPU has such new facilities while others are landlocked and can only upgrade what is there. That alone can foster some jealousy due to the inability to compete in that way as the older buildings even if offering tiers can compete.
Having said all of that I think when looking at schools look at the overall flavor of what you get. My daughters choose the honors program so we’re in the lower tier housing. However they loved the friends they made and what they learned.
I work with companies and one of the difficulties companies are having is some new hires are missing the well rounded view they want new employees to have. So I like the life skill programs that HPU has all kids take so they develop a more community and philanthropy view point.
Overall my main point is HPU does over all the tiers and your child can have a great educational experience whether they are in the top tier or the lower tier.