I’m in NC, too. UNC-G would definitely be a safety, but I would not consider UNC-C or Elon as safeties. I think they are targets/likelies. UNC-G is a safety/sure thing. State is a target/low reach. I prefer to err on the side of caution. Would he consider UNC-Asheville if he likes a smaller school? It should be a safety/likely. You might throw App State in there too.
What kind of vibe does he like? So far I’ve gotten smaller, and STEM and prestige.