Turning down Ivy League Admission?

I'm currently a sophomore at a P5 non-target with 3.8 GPA, PE internship at a small town family office, president of university investment fund, member in the university IB club. Networked and pieced enough technicals together to secure a MM internship for next summer. Very blessed to be in this position. However, this spring I was admitted as a transfer student into an Ivy League. If I were to transfer, I would graduate in 2.5 years and would then be a semester late and off cycle for recruiting and starting a full time position. I think it might not be the best move to transfer anymore. I am making a mistake staying at my state school? Does your alma mater that much?

Edit: A few more points to consider, I'm in my mid twenties so another year or two in school does not sound ideal, I don't want to fall any further behind the power curve. I can complete my degree at my current state school in 1.5 years. Additionally, my tuition at the Ivy will be covered from past military service benefits so cost isn't an issue. More concerned about securing another SA position in 2025. Does graduating from an Ivy in your late 20's out weigh the risk of moving and possibly losing out on my current path?

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