SMU vs Wake Forest

I am a rising hs senior and I am weighing my options for college. I am planning to major in finance and am hoping to work in investment banking later on. I want power 5 football, greek life, decent academics, and warm weather. I am figuring out where I am going to apply early decision to (learning towards Wake Forest due to rolling admissions) and I want to know what school gives me the best chance to get into investment banking.  Any advice would help a ton

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