Duke vs Columbia (CC) vs Northwestern vs UPenn (CAS) for Consulting/Finance (Undergrad)

Hi! I am hoping to get some advice on choosing between these four schools for undergrad with the plan to recruit for full-time positions in management consulting firms (MBB/Tier2/Boutique) after undergrad. I am still exploring the industry and may also consider recruiting for finance such as IB but am generally leaning toward consulting. Thank you!

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