Villanova MSF VS UVA MS in Commerce

I know UVA definitely wins out on reputation, but it seems Nova places very well into IB, which is what I want to do. I've talked to a few Nova msf recent alumni and they've all secured $100k+ positions somewhere in Philly/NYC, even though none of them went to a target school for undergrad. Regarding UVA's commerce program, the employment report is impressive as well, but I'm worried about its location, which is in the middle of nowhere, and UVA's only nearby metro area, DC, is hardly a financial hub. 

Can someone who's familiar with both or one of the programs chime in here? Any input would be greatly appreciated! 

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