If you’re stuck in burgerland. I’d just do a state school. 1+1=2 in flyover state college is still 1+1=2 in Harvard. But I’d pick the closest to the city you want to live in or close to. The job market is so oversaturated you’re better off using your professors for whatever nepotism you can get your hands on.
Someone correct me if I’m wrong but a lot of universities (especially high ranking ones) are treating themselves like a brand rather than a learning institution….less school and more country club.