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My opinion is that all the idea generation, fundamental finance knowledge is easy to pick up on through personal reading and looking at some research. I did a lot of reading on investing as a ugrad and, for the most part, it didn't mean anything in my quant finance interviews cause for them I needed to pass through all the technical barrier tests that requires all those cs/applied math courses. I wasn't getting success till I put myself through a coding bootcamp post graduation. Whatever program I go to, I'm loading up on CS and applied math courses cause those subjects are more difficult to learn without daily practice and some instruction. The intuition can be learnt by following the markets and picking up a couple books in your free time.

Also I would just discount UCB based on location. It'll be a pain in the ass to network with and interview for the majority of jobs in NYC. I'd only go there if you know you want to be based in SF.