Consulting vs IB post grad

Recently, I've been considering working in consulting after school instead of ib. I am still sort of confused of what each job's work entails (i don't need super specifics), but I would like to get a gauge on the differences in mental stimulation, exit opportunities, routes into PE or VC, WLB, pace, personalities who they might appeal to, and overall satisfaction. 

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