The student should pursue the option that fits them best.
Rank doesn’t bring happiness.
So I vote the four year school unless they’d rather have more options due to the late app. The choose the community college. But why delay - if they like the new 4-year.
Going to the top 30 shows fit is beyond rank. You live day to day for four years. A rank adds nothing to that.
Best of luck to your student. I hope they find the right fit.