Unless you are a Florida resident, I would certainly not consider public Florida schools, at this time. The governor and legislature have taken steps to remove Florida from the Southeastern Association of Colleges (SACS) accreditation process. Possibly creating a separate committee of unknown worth.
The quality of the freshman class will deteriorate, albeit gradually, as students stay away. Of course the “Classical” test can now be used at any university for admissions. I am guessing that’s not a test your compeers take.
Additionally, college presidents are being appointed by the governor from a pool of political supporters and cronies. Private schools are not directly impacted, although they might be influenced or emboldened to reduce DEI efforts. I believe there are only two privates that participate as college sponsors for the NMF scholarship.
As a Florida college educator, I am embarrassed. You, however, have far better options as a NMF.
P.S. Professors and administration are definitely being gagged. You are NOT overestimating anything.