CS vs Financial Engineering

Considering the field of quants / algo trading, is it better to have a undergrad degree in CS or Financial Engineering? Or above all, how hard is it really to get into trading with a decent math-based undergrad degree.

Before I get slammed for posting repeated questions, I just wana say I have done research but have found different opinions as to whether its difficult / impossible, so I thought to solicit a few more up to date opinions.

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