Unless all these 5 schools are equivalent in reputation, quality of training and placement of their graduates, I cannot understand how each respective state's gun laws should matter.
I don't need to tell what's happening in economy and job market in general. You need to get the best training, you need to be as marketable as you can be, you do need to come out of the most reputable school that you can get into.
Look beyond one year of clinical training. When you are looking for your first job, you want to be in position to choose your desired place (that's where gun laws will matter). You want to be in position to command the best income, so you can afford those guns. Go to the best school; this is your priority now.
I worked/trained in Chicago for 9 years. It sucked gun-wise. But, as a result of that sacrifice, I have positioned myself in situation of good job security, nice income and ability to find a job in any corner of this country.
Think about it, and good luck with your career.