[RWebb]

if she can get in and afford it, then Reed would be one to really look at in the PNW

post more info on her general academic orientation (many or most will change majors)

other important interests, incl. area of the country

what she can probably be admitted to (i.e. good shot at Yale and Stanford? or unlikely to be admitted at LSU Monroe, or what?)

AND finances.

A large state research univ. will offer the best bang for the buck, but a high quality small college will likely provide the best education (some of them are major research universities, too)

Don't forget that the student body (her peers) will shape her educational experience to a large degree...