Need Help Deciding for Undergrad, D1 Athletics at Syracuse vs. SMU Vs. FSU Honors vs. Ole Miss Accounting

Hello, Im currently a senior making my final decision for undergrad. I had a mid gpa like 3.7, but a 34 ACT. Money and price are the only factors that limited my college choices. My goal is to break into IB, or a potential later career pivot into High Finance.

My top 4 schools are:

SMU for 39k a year, direct admit to Cox. Only concern is the social scene there and if I would fit in and maximize my opportunities. 

Ole Miss accounting for 15k a year, I would be able to get my cpa within 4 years, but im concerned about the career outlook for accounting and I dont want to get stuck in accounting my whole life

FSU Honors for 41k a year, only concern is my ability to get into Noles on Wallstreet. I dont think I would have a hard time on the technical aspects, like gpa, interviews,ect. but Im worried about their focus on diversity

Syracuse with D1 Athletics for 44k a year, I got offered to row at the division 1 level, solid school, but im concerned with time commitment, weather, and ROI

Any advice is appreciated, Thank you!

Which School

SMU
20% (2 votes)
FSU
0% (0 votes)
Ole Miss
0% (0 votes)
D1 @ Syracuse
80% (8 votes)
Total votes: 10
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