IB BB vs Tier 2 Consulting?

Hi guys, looking for some advice. Got two FT offers in IB and consulting that I’m picking between.

Offer 1: Coverage group in interesting industry in at GS/JPM/MS

Offer 2: Consultant at Tier 2 firm (OW/LEK/EYP)

Both offers are in NYC. Pay for BB is better ofc. Tbh I’m not particularly interested in banking (was a SA) but it is kind of a hard offer to turn down bc it is a good group at the firm. Consulting is more interesting to me, but for either role I’m planning on exiting in 2-3 years so my main concern is how each would place. Would be interested in corp dev, strategy roles or possibly PE. Let me know what you all think! 

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