-Ultimate goal is to work in Houston Biglaw
-Texas native
UVA: $10K/year for out of state (COA: $70K/year)
UT: $5K/year for in-state (COA: about $50K/year)
Visited UT- wasn't CRAZY about it, but I heard that if I want to stay in Texas, the networking I can do at UT is invaluable! Austin is a plus
Have yet to visit UVA, BUT have been told to go to highest-ranking school I can get into. Sound like good advice? COA difference is negl, IMO, and worth it?

*** EDITED: I am interested in pursuing a fed clerkship upon graduation!!! Forgot to mention that very important fact in original post