Sorry - I missed the suburban / rural and access to activities. I already mentioned W&L (not ABET but by choice and great outcomes…it’s a top school)…South Dakota School of Mines, Oregon State, Montana State, Wyoming, Murray State)…another mentioned Auburn…not sure if Texas Tech accesses the outdoors but could be another…and UTK - yeah it’s in a city but great access…again CU Boulder is in the $50K category and a very good school. Did anyone mention UNM? Two others where you’ll do well - Embry Riddle and Florida Tech - both more Aviation Focused - you’ll get half scholarships at each. Florida Tech is really nice. Embry Riddle has a Prescott Arizona campus.
UAH might be a great choice - it seems aerospace is what you like and you’ll go for cheap. It’s like NASA part 2 after Houston.
PS - my son goes to Tuscaloosa (it’s dirt cheap) and he and his girlfriend go to the river walk, some lake 20 minutes away but then drive an hour to hike. The campus is gorgeous…the town…well toilet bowl might be harsh…but it’s not great.
Good luck.