Choosing an Honors College at UMD College Park

My DC got into UMD Honors (GPA 3.9999 unweigheted, 4.65 or more weighted) - not her first choice but fine.
DC wrote essay as required to get to dorms - LLP.
They gave DC 5th choice - University Honors!
DC is in tears. It sounds that we are going to skip dorms all together if will chose UMD at all.
What is wrong with UMD?
They do not want good students?
What should we do to move her to any LLP but not University Honors. Give a student 5th choice out a 5 possible programs is ridiculous.