IB vs. PE Summer 2025

I am a current sophomore at a target school University, and am recruiting for both IB / PE internships for junior year. I received one offer each from MM IB / PE firms, both offers are in Charlotte, where I am from. Am leaning towards PE since firm is slightly more prestigious / better culture, and want to end up in PE, but am worried about exit opportunities / recruiting if I do not get return offer. Would love to hear advice on what I should take

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