We live near Carleton. I have taken both my sons to tour it. It is, to me, the ideal of a LAC. Elite without being elitist. Pastoral, yet not isolated. Competitive, yet collaborative.
I guess we are all saying that it’s a no brainer. You have to remember to factor in flights to and fro MPLS, though, as part of your costs. I would also caution you that, like all top LAC’s, it can be a shock to be exposed to the amount of wealth that many of the students come from. Carleton is a bit more down to earth than most, though.
It is also a school known for it’s excellence when it comes to teaching traditional sciences. It will be rigorous, but there will be plenty of help available if you reach out.
BTW, the Mayo clinic in Rochester is a relatively short distance away. You might be able to wrangle some internships there during the summer, given your interests.