Underrated Finance schools

Hey I am a rising senior in hs putting my college list together.

What are some underrated schools that place decent in IB recruiting? I am familiar with the peak frameworks list of target schools but there can definitely be some schools that were left out of that list. 

I'm applying to most of the top targets and ivies but I want some schools that are easier to get into just incase I don't get into a target.

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