One more thing occurred to me (I am not quite sure why I didn’t think to say this yesterday).
You have a very long list of very highly ranked universities. It is early in the process and you have some time. However, you need to find a way to trim the list. Specifically, you need to understand the differences between these universities, and understand which ones are a good fit for YOU. The point is not which are “better” in any overall sense. The point is not which is best for me or for my daughters. The point is which schools are best for YOU.
These top ranked schools are not all the same. You are going to need to take the time to understand the differences between them.