Villanova or Wake Forest for NYC Investment Banking (high finance in general)

Hi all. Right now, it looking like I'll end up at one of these two. I lean towards Wake on the social side/culture but Villanova on career outcomes. If my goal is to land at a top ib firm, regardless of my undergrad social life, what do you recommend any why? Also, at Wake I'd pursue the Pre-Wall Street Track. Any advice about alumni, networking, target/nontarget, prestige, and even anecdotes is appreciated.

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