MBA Decision

I am currently deciding between a full scholarship to Rice-Owen and a 50% scholarship to UNC Kenan-Flagler.

The goal is to break into IB in a career pivot from tax consulting and eventually exit to PE. My current thought is that UNC will provide a better path to NY/Charlotte where I would like to work. How concerned should I be with the cost? 
 

Any insight is greatly appreciated.

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I'd pick UNC.

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 
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Any specific reason?

I live in the SE so brand recognition, T20 ranking vs T30, better placement in Charlotte and NYC, and the Tarheels are just cooler. 

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

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