I agree with the above poster who suggested liberal arts colleges in New England, Mid Atlantic (Juniata, Muhlenberg, Bucknell, Lafayette, Wooster), and Midwest (Earlham, Grinnell). Private schools are often looking for geographic diversity, so just applying to schools where fewer Texans apply helps. We are in Texas and my son will be attending college in New England this fall. You might want to look at the Colleges That Change Lives as a starting point for LACs. Good luck! Also, don’t be put out if Texans have never heard of some the schools your son applies to. I moved from the East Coast to Texas and I’ve always been shocked by how many Texans have never heard of great out of state schools.