Wharton vs. Kellogg with $$$ for Finance

I just read a couple of threads from folks facing a similar decision. I am deciding between Wharton vs. Kellogg, which has offered me a $125K scholarship.

I am all about name and prestige so I was pretty set on Wharton until I read some of the feedback on those other threads and from a mentor of mine. Call it pride, but my main priority is having a reputable name on my resume because people will be seeing it for the rest of my career.

Aside from the brand name, I would like to go into banking/PE. I'm essentially a career changer; I've been dabbling in finance, but my roles have been non-traditional (worked in middle office, at a securities law firm doing research, now in corporate finance). Hence, my career interests in finance, particularly banking, make me lean toward Wharton. Would Kellogg offer me similarly strong opportunities to switch into banking?

Other minor factors affecting my decision:
- Kellogg is located 10 min. from my hometown where my family still lives so I would be saving further on room & board.
- I want to stay in the NYC area (where I'm currently at) since my social circle is here... and I would be closer to my bf.

I would greatly appreciate feedback! Thank you so much.

I believe your MBA will follow you, even 20 years from now. It probably won't be used to get you a job, but it will always be on your bio- I guess that is my point. For example, as part of a going public process, I was informed that I must follow the standard SEC template when providing bio's for directors & officers- the last line on the template states, "He has an undergraduate degree from x and an MBA from y."