Better Stepping Stone - BB or Big 4

Hi everyone - looking for some insights.

I’m a senior at a semi target with internship experience at PwC (Boston) in Advisory and also work at JPM (NYC) in one of their AM groups. Understanding that both roles are steps away from being in PE, which job after graduation would be a better starting point from someone in my position? Also would it make a difference when applying to B school? Thanks in advance!

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