MS Finance at UT Dallas VS MS Finance at Southern Methodist University

Hello folks! I have gotten accepted to both universities, yet don't know which one to choose. A little background information: currently a senior in under grad studying Economics. I intend on going into a Financial/Investment Analyst position upon graduating from graduate school. My long term goal is to eventually get into Portfolio Management (ps; I intend on pursuing the CFA designation aswell). My question to all of you is; What university would be better suited to my goals? And what university will help me land a better job?

Thanks!

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