UT Austin MSF vs Duke MMS

I'd appreciate any feedback that anyone could offer. I've been accepted to both the Duke MMS and UT MSF programs but am unsure about where I should go.

Non Target: 3.3 GPA where I studied finance 

WE: Boutique IB internship, MM Public Finance internship, BB IB internship where I turned down a FT offer, and off-cycle internship at a Convertibles HF

Out of the MSF/MMS program, I'm looking for investment analyst roles where I'd be analyzing HY credit investments.  

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WSO Monkey Bot, what's your opinion? Comment below:
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Booyakah619, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Just curious. When did you apply to both programs? I still haven't heard back yet.

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jefe11, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Ended up at a Credit HF

1mo 
raghavgrover, what's your opinion? Comment below:

How easy/difficult was the job search for you? Do you feel the MMS is a good option for someone wanting to work in core finance, considering the huge consulting bent of the cohort?
I have received admission to the MMS class of 24 and want to work in ER, although I'm open to most kinds of investment research roles.

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jefe11, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Chose Duke

  • Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
3mo 

Congrats on the current job, but I got to ask how come you turned down the FT BB offer? 

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