Thenewwitt

So I am seeking some advice about my current situation. I applied to five T7 masters programs, and have narrowed it down to either NIU or V Tech. I was waitlisted at NIU for funding (Dr. Pynn said I was in the early 20's on the waitlist) and was accepted with a full TAship at V Tech. What do you all think about V Tech as a program? It fits my interest well (broadly construed, my interests are cognitive science, language, science, and Wittgenstein and Marx) and is a great location for me, but NIU seems to have a better placement record. Hypothetically, if I were to receive funding at NIU which do you think would be the better option? Thanks.