My personal concern is really:
1. I can afford; or at least, I can get the money to afford.
2. I can land in the interesting industry in either China or US in the near future.
3. I love to go to the school with some interesting people."
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In general, in my humble opionion, the rule of thumbs is that "the higher, the better"
1. Brandname school has a solid alumni network (Graduates from the top school are proud of the education they received from the pretigous schools.)
2. Brandname school has a "better" student group - which is important for the future growth.
3. Brandname school might have a better support money-wise.