Johnson ($$) vs Kenan-Flagler ($$$$) vs Ross (no $) vs Darden (no $)

Dear gmatclub members,

I am excited to have been admitted to a few programs of my choice. However, I am now struggling to make a decision before deposit deadlines of some of these schools. I am reaching out to all of you guys - the experts - to seek your advice in making this tough decision.

I really hope you guys could give me some pieces of advice (especially from those folks who attend any of the 4 schools and bb ) and for visitors who read my thread, please vote in the poll so I could see your opinion. Thank you so much!

Background:
Male, international without US work authorization
I am not yet married and I don't think I would start a family anytime soon
Hong Kong-based, so I still can return to work there if I fail H1-B
Post-MBA goal: plan A: work in general management/product management of tech giants (Amazon, Google, etc..); plan B: management consulting at tier 2 or big 4 firms
I am leaning towards STEM programs since it can let me stay for 3 years and have 3 shots at the lucky draw of H1-B visa

Cornell Johnson (half ride)
Pros:
- Received 50% tuition waiver
- Strong alum network in Asia and Hong Kong, in case I have to go back
- OK recruitment for Amazon Google and tier-2 big-4 consulting firms

Cons:
- NO STEM, so I can only stay for 1 year OPT and have only 1 chance at the H1-B.
- 50% scholarship and 100% scholarship from UNC is a huge difference


UNC Kenan-Flagler (full ride)
Pros:
- Received merit fellowship with 100% tuition waiver, it would make my resume look great
- STEM program
- STAR program for action-based learning
- Nice town and weather, close-knit community, low cost of living
--> To be honest, the idea of doing a top-20 MBA for free is very appealing, considering all the money I could save for doing overseas consulting project as part of the MBA, attending events and networking, having field trips and career treks, and still have enough some savings to start my life after MBA

Cons:
- UNC is not well-known in Asia, but how about in the US?
- Lowest starting salary among the 4 schools
- Not sure if recruitment of Amazon and Google is strong (school didn't disclose the number of hires) but they did have many students recruited in the past
- If I am recruited for these big firms, would my role and salary differ (like, worse than) from what graduates of Johnson, Ross and Darden can receive?


Michigan Ross (no $)
Pros:
- Strongest program among 4 schools
- Like MAP program for action-based learning
- Will have STEM designation soon, guaranteed for class of 2022
- Very strong recruitment for Amazon, Google and consulting firms of all tiers
- Strong Michigan network in Asia and Hong Kong

Cons:
- No $, HUGE investment, I need to borrow around 120K from Prodigy


UVA Darden (no $)
Pros:
- Case method, which is super helpful for my future career, but not a must
- STEM program
- Nice town and weather, close-knit community, low cost of living
- Strong recruitment for Amazon, Google and consulting firms

Cons:
- No $, HUGE investment, I need to borrow around 120K from Discover or Prodigy
- Brand is highly regarded in the US but not so well-known in Asia, I don't really mind this because after a few years of work, school brand will not matter much and it's your work experience and employer's names that carry more weight