prestigious vs. state

<p>I am debating whether I should go to Wake Forest University (which is a prestigious university in North Carolina with rigourous academics and a grade deflation) or a New York State school SUNY Geneseo. I am aware that Wake Forest is better well known and that there would be much work (hence the nickname Work Forest) but I don't know if it is worth the extra cost of being a private liberal arts top rated university over a good state school. Geneseo is a good school, and is the top state school in NY, however it is very small and I am a bit worried that I will not be able to get a good job or have as good connections with alumni. I can't really say which school I would fit in better at because I am not sure, after visiting both schools. When I grow up, I may go onto grad school (in business) and I know wake forest will academically prepare me although my gpa may be lower (which i'm hoping will not affect the decision of the work force company or grad school). </p>

<p>is getting an education at a prestigious university with well known professors and tough academics worth more than an education of a state school?</p>

<p>thank you for your imput in advance.</p>