Int'l Student seeking advice: Durham vs Warwick vs Loughborough

I am set on moving to the UK for my undergrad and do not have the credentials for Oxbridge/LSE schools (I need to complete an IFY because, I do not have A-Levels to apply directly to LSE or Oxbridge type target schools)

My research shows that Durham, Warwick and Loughborough are excellent choices, and I have an offer from all three schools to start IFY next September, but I am having trouble deciding which way to go. 

Can anyone offer me any sort of advice on which of these I should consider? And why? 

Regards.

Best Uni Option

Durham
22% (4 votes)
Warwick
78% (14 votes)
Loughborough
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 18
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I am in said society, the others are great universities which will have their own strengths, but when it comes down to a career in finance, Warwick is the winner by a decent margin. Happy to answer any questions

 

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