Given OPs original list, interest, home area and fact they are queer, what suggests they’d be interested in Tulsa or Alabama? Yes price is good but could not be more different schools or locations….
there is a middle Ground of merit that more aligns with her interests and vibe, no?
Without thinking much, maybe Ithaca, UVM, Trinity (ct) in a state capital so may have some good policy connections and has some merit..Ithaca would give a ton