The Value of Excellence Versus Concern for Spirituality – A Difficult Controversy

Hello Rabbi.
I would like to consult on a question that I struggle with a lot.
I am a young girl, and I am currently beginning my academic studies in computer science.
I was recently discharged from military service, where I maintained myself as a religious soldier, and I firmly established my views. I see the center of my life in Torah and the service of God.

Now when it comes to choosing my life path, my spiritual place, and “what does God want?” will be at the top of my priorities.
I have the opportunity to study at “prestigious” universities such as the Technion, the Hebrew University, Bar Ilan, and so on.
I was very hesitant about whether to study there, or rather study at a religious place (Lev Institute).
In the end, after much deliberation, I decided to study at the Lev Institute this semester, thinking that if I changed my mind, I would transfer in the second semester.

In God’s name, the environment here is very good, there are good girls here, a pleasant and homely atmosphere, and also midrasha classes from time to time. There is no doubt that it is fun to be in a setting that has an atmosphere of fear of God at its core, and I am very happy about that!! And I also have the thought that it might be easier for me to find a match who is more fearing of God at the level I want (although it is impossible to know. But even in terms of my spiritual aspirations rising and remaining that way…)
And the studies are at a high level (so less than universities, but they still challenge me…)

On the other hand, I still have a feeling of failure (unfortunately), that maybe I made a mistake by not choosing to study at the Technion and the like. After all, it is considered much more valuable later in the job market. Colleges are also not looked at so favorably and it is recommended not to study there in the first place. And – I am considering an academic future, and this could be a disadvantage and a difficulty (although, I understood that it may be more related to the average of the degree and not necessarily the name of the institution, but there can still be difficulties and require a much higher average, etc.)

Basically, I feel that from an intellectual perspective (if I were to separate the spiritual consideration) – it is an irrational choice to choose the Lev Institute over such serious universities. And I know that it is a heavy sacrifice and there is a very ambitious side in me that wants to excel and open as many doors for myself in life as possible. I also know that I have a very strong backbone, and that I manage and maintain myself well even in secular settings (and I saw this in the army).

I’m aware that at a secular university I’ll have less fun socially, and I’m also concerned about the crazy workload, and maybe it’ll be too difficult for me, because it’s probably even busier there (and very busy here, too), and I don’t want to be completely “slaved” to studies in the coming years, I have other important things to deal with, such as building a house, etc.

When I think about God’s will and the spiritual aspect – it’s hard for me to think that God would reduce my reward or cause me to be less successful, just because I chose a more Torah-based place, as long as I make the necessary effort and diligence. And I know that this period before building the house, when I’m just starting my life, is important and meaningful. And also – it’s really good for me!! And it’s very difficult to make a change and transition now… But I’m afraid that maybe it was the wrong decision, and that maybe I’ll continue to feel such a sense of missing out, that I didn’t choose the more “excellent” path.

I would be very happy to hear the Rabbi’s opinion on the matter.
And sorry for the length…
Thank you very much!