Glad you chose your state safety over a selective school? What made that that the best choice?

I wouldn’t focus so much on admission stats but on opportunities. These are the issues that we used to evaluate:
Is there an honors program?

Are there special programs designed for top students?
Can she participate in undergrad research/specialized internships?

Will the school accept AP/DE credits and allow her to take grad level courses in her area?

Some of the honors programs out there offer unique opportunities to top students and the peer group students are all top tier worthy.