<p>^How do you know how much Duke costs to the OP? Maybe he was given some financial aid. Alternatively, maybe his parents have a college fund set up for him and paying full tuition is not a problem. So, saying he has to go into $200k in debt is probably not true. Having said that, if you do have you go $200k into debt to go to Duke, choose UNC! </p>
<p>I’m not familiar with the Carolina Scholars program. Does it offer special opportunities besides money? For example, going to UNC on a Morehead is certainly different than just going to UNC for free - the Morehead provides you opportunities that other UNC students simply don’t have.</p>
<p>Just looking at the schools, Duke is the clear choice as the best target for Wall Street. Notre Dame and Northwestern get recruited more heavily by Chicago firms, and UNC is a lower target. Having said that, if you do well at UNC, you certainly could get a top job in finance. It’s just not as many people do it. I think it comes down to how much the full ride means to you and simply where you see yourself enjoying more. I think if money was equal, Duke would be the clear choice for your intended career path. (Or maybe Northwestern; they just don’t have as big of a presence on Wall Street because more alumni stay in the Midwest.) But UNC certainly isn’t a bad choice either, especially since it’s free. Nobody knows your family’s financial situation, so you have to discuss it with them and make an informed decision. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>