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<p>There is no straightforward answer to this question. It depends on what advantages you’d get from being in NYC, and whether the rankings reflect quality differences that matter to you. </p>
<p>Are you assuming that, for careers in finance or journalism, a NYC college would give you more opportunities than a small town college (all other things being equal)? If so, what is your evidence for that? The quality of career counseling services has little if anything to do with a school’s location. Internship opportunities may be much better for students at some urban schools. However, if you are interested in them, have you investigated whether students at this particular urban school actually are getting the kinds of internships you want? The small town school might have good connections of its own. Investigate.</p>