<p>I agree about Oberlin, and also Carelton. Kenyon is def. worth a look, but I actually thought it was a little too party-oriented and maybe even preppy when I visited (people who know more about it might disagree with that, though). Have you looked at Skidmore? </p>
<p>As a Wesleyan student, I think Wes would be great for you, as well. Although there are a fair number of “hipster” types, many of them don’t really fit the sterotype, and are avoidable anyway 
There are some town/gown tensions, but there are also a TON of Wes students who run/participate in all sorts of programs involving volenteering in Middletown, and there are a lot of great coffee shops, and resturants that give Wes students discounts and stuff.</p>