Columbia or UCLA MFE?

I have been fortunate enough to have been accepted into both programs. Have received some aid for both, and the cost is about the same.

My background: Bachelor's in math from UC Berkeley. IB Summer Internship. Fixed income advisory firm for 1 year (both in LA area)

Goal career: quant work/trading, OR if possible the analytics department of a sports team (also goal to stay in LA area)

I am leaning heavily towards UCLA, because I live in Santa Monica. I feel like its rare to find quant/trading work in LA which is why I'm still unsure. I have spent a few months in NY and don't like the work culture or the city.

Which one should I take? Thank you for any help!

 

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