Criteria for choosing business school for pre experience masters in finance in USA?

Hi! After failure of my first post to get answers, I am writing a new one. Yes I am desperate. I am planning to do masters program in finance with ambition of landing a entry level job in asset management in the USA. I have chosen some schools where I may apply but I would like to know the criteria one should choose before finalizing schools.
I have chosen these factors: Academic Quality, Employment rate, Reputation of school, Tuition cost and Location.
I would like to know how you would order these factors while choosing a school.
Also, if you know any school with MSF program popular among investment management/research then let me know, please.

 

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