Penn State doesn’t make a lot of sense. Not close to a city and not direct admit. Nice school but not so much better than your safeties. Especially for full price.
I’d leave NC State on the list. 18% cap but didn’t reach it. At least they didn’t when we toured a few years ago.
Maybe swap UMD for VT? Closer to your requirements.
CMU? Any interest in Canadian schools?
If you love Rice and it’s affordable go for it. Good luck.