Kelley IBW or Rutgers Road to Wall Street?

I am a high school senior who needs to commit to college this month and seek opinions regarding Kelley's Investment Banking Workshop vs. Rutgers' Road to Wall Street Program. Based on my research, I have understood that there are slightly more slots at the IBW and that it places very well if you can get in, given that it is hyper-competitive. However, at Rutgers, the Road to Wall Street Program also places extremely well into Wall Street and more fields than IB. The fact that both these schools have strong programs puts me in a dilemma. In making my decision, I try to account for the possibility that I am not admitted into either of these programs. While Kelley has stronger placement outside of the program unlike Rutgers, Rutgers has its pros like in-state tuition which would potentially give a higher ROI and easy networking since it neighbors New York. If you had to pick, what would you pick and why?

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