I wouldn't put too much stock into what one person has to say about reputation of another program he does not attend. Reputation is subjective and it should never be the main criteria of choosing a program.
Find out the things you will receive: the training, the alumni network, mentoring support, the career services. Find out your strength and weakness and how the programs will complement or help you overcome them.
These are the important things that will determine your professional success.
If you don't focus on this, you are just spinning your wheels and making mistakes like many have done before.