After undergrad, entry-level job on the Street or MBA?

Hey everyone. I am a rising senior at a small, Liberal Arts college in Nowhere, IA with BIG Wall Street ambitions (Investment Banking - Mergers & Acquisitions). Because I live in Iowa, there aren't many people that I can go to for advice on how to start a successful career on Wall Street. With that being said, is it better to get an MBA right after undergrad? Or, is it better to get a job in the industry first and worry about an MBA later?

Any advice would be welcomed!

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