lynn1901, choose the one with cgpa of 2.5 if you have that kind of budget.

there is "zero" reason for someone good to stay in a company that does not pay accordingly. Most will leave once they find a better job. Every company can offer learning opportunities, training etc..

Choose the 2.5cgpa one and there is a higher chance that he will stick with the company due to a lack of choice. Of course, there is always the odd one that doesn't mind the low pay but that is an abnormality.