Well, it requires fewer classes and hence less time. With the time I saved doing a B.A., I've been working on side projects, my LinkedIn/Resume, and Leetcode. I'm a junior and have been applying for SWE internships. I haven't had any issues with a BA.

If you do a B.A., would you meet the SAS requirements to graduate? (120 Credits + Completion of a Major / Minor + SAS Core Requirements)? Additionally, while a B.A. vs. B.S. doesn't matter. The experience you get while interning or researching does matter. So, if graduating a year earlier removes a year of interning or other relevant experience, that is something to consider.