Emory vs UCI for SoCal

Got UCI waitlist interview 2 today, I understand the chances are slim at this point but I wanted to ask for some guidance/feelers. Got Emory with a scholarship, but if by the off chance UCI does return with an offer, which one should I realistically be looking at if so eventually want to work in SoCal?

The COA for both is about the same, given that I am local to UCI, and while I do understand the importance of the scholarship, I’m also somewhat hesitant to leave my family behind. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!