Maybe look at Case Western - engineering is a strict course flow in most places.
My kid had 36 credits I think going in - still took four years. Some took 3.5.
You should look at what you want to do in life - life is longer than school.
And you’d be surprised at how some of the classes that you’d think walking in will be easy will kick your butt.
Engineering may not be for you - but I would look at the role and not the academics.
For APs, to have the most value - not always - but typically, the publics will give you more credit.
Good luck.