You might want to check out U of Cincinnati. It has the urban setting you’re looking for, and good merit scholarship opportunities. https://financialaid.uc.edu/aid/scholarships.html The undergrad Communication Sciences & Disorders program has a Dual Admission track that confers automatic acceptance to the grad program. https://cahs.uc.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/communication-sciences-and-disorders/uc-csd-dual-admissions-program.html
Another potentially-affordable OOS option would be U of Utah, in Salt Lake City, which not only has merit scholarships but also offers an option to gain in-state residency status after the first year. https://health.utah.edu/communication-sciences-disorders/degrees/undergraduate/