SMU for IB, what's their reputation like

I got into SMU Cox Business School and was wondering what WSO's take is on their reputation and placement. I've heard that their alternative assets program is great, but I'm worried it could end up being a University of Indiana IBW situation, where if you go to the school but don't get into the super competitive program, you go from semi-target to non-target instantly.

I also got into Fordham's business school, Villanova's, DePaul's, and also the Kelley business school. I'll be studying finance; what would the best choice for undergrad be? Also, does anyone know what the alts program at Cox is like?

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