<p>Two excellent LACs that are in larger cities are Macalester, in St. Paul, MN, and Goucher College in Baltimore. I’d recommend looking at their websites. Goucher is likely to be a likely if not safety for someone who might get into Northwestern. Macalester is more of a match.</p>
<p>Now, if your idea of a city is New Haven, CT, there are lots of small cities all over the US with colleges that might interest you. Again, give us a few more ideas. Great academics just doesn’t quite cut it. Is a public U OK? What kind of atmosphere and kind of student is the perfect fit?</p>