please help me sort out this mess

im getting nitk mech/chem or rvce cse. ive been trying to decide this for almost a month now and i still havent found a conclusion to this. seniors here please help out. Also people seem to be very negative here, guys please look at this from a rational point.

NITK Mech - Pros:

• Stronger national brand/reputation

• Better peer group and networking

• Bigger campus

• Better sports, fests and extracurriculars

• More free time, 5-day week

• Total fees for 4 yrs will amount to ~6 lakhs

• Day Scholar, only 10 mins from home

• More independence/freedom

• Strong alumni network

• NIT tag may help for higher studies in future

• NIT tag feels like a safety net if I want to take risks later (startup, UPSC, etc.)

• No hostel hassle (laundry, food, daily chores, etc.)

NITK Mech - Cons:

• Mechanical is not really my interest

• Software path is indirect

• Need to compete with CSE students for software roles

• CS minor may require very high CGPA in Mechanical Subjects

• Some companies may have branch restrictions

• Lower average placements than CSE

• Entire plan depends on successfully pivoting to software

RVCE CSE - Pros:

• Direct path to software career

• Better alignment with my interests

• Higher CSE placement averages

• Bangalore tech ecosystem

• No need to balance Mech + coding

• Easier access to software internships/placements

• More structured environment might suit me because I tend to slack off when things are too free

RVCE CSE - Cons:

• Lower national brand than NITK

• Smaller campus and less campus life

• Hostel required for me

• Total fees for 4 yrs will amount to ~15 lakhs

• 5.5-day week

• If I get a bad roommate, hostel life could become difficult

• Less freedom compared to NITK

• Concern that health/fitness may suffer due to hostel life and schedule

* The management here seems to be a complete mess and I fear that their initiative bringing together RVCE, RVU and RVITM together will dilute the placements.