Marakon or Kurt Salmon?

Title pretty much says it all -- have final round interviews at both of these places and curious as to what opinions are concerning these two smaller firms. I understand Kurt Salmon is a retail powerhouse whereas Marakon is a more general strategy consulting firm (and both have undergone a lot of change with Marakon/CRA and KS/Accenture Strategy). But, where is a better place to start my career? I'm less concerned with compensation. More concerned about exit-opps (MBA placement), prestige/brand recognition, scope of work/professional development. Both offers would by in NY (and I understand it's a little immature because I haven't been extended either yet, but trying to get a feel for people's opinions). Currently a senior at top university on east coast.

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