UNC-CH MS INSTORE vs. Columbia MA Stat

[yrt]

I am an undergraduate student majoring in finance, and after graduation from statistics master program I plan to work in finance industry. 

 

Now I am making final decision from these two statistics programs:

UNC-Chapel Hill's MS instore, which has low student-to-faculty rate and gives more attention to students. 

Columbia U's MA stat, which locates in NYC(more chances but at the same time many other competitive programs) and has a big name.  

UNC-CH is more selective than CU and has a much smaller program.

 

What matters more in looking for internship and jobs? A good program or a good location? 

Is there many opportunities in North Carolina, e.g. research triangle, charlotte?

 

BTW, I also have two master of finance offers: UCSD and JHU. What about these two?

 

Thank you!

[ParanoidAndroid]

From what I've gathered on this forum and around the web, Columbia's program is really big. This means you're likely facing hundreds (~300) of others as competition for those finance jobs in New York. The MA program doesn't seem to be on par with the reputation of the department. 

[yrt]

Thank you!

 

This program seems not have a very good reputation. Will Columbia University and NYC provide more chances?