Brandeis University is a well respected school in the Northeast US.
A year or two ago, Brandeis was ranked by US News at #40 LAC tied with BU, Case Western Reserve, Tulane, Northeastern, and the College of William & Mary.
The Fiske Guide To Colleges 2020’s introduction reads:
“Founded in 1948 by members of the American Jewish community who sought to expand access to education, Brandeis is an elite institution seeking students of all faiths and backgrounds. Academic specialties range from the natural sciences to business and Near Eastern and Judaic studies. Has one of the top programs in neuroscience at a midsized research university. Competes with Tufts in the Boston area.”
“Brandeis University, founded to provide educational opportunities to those facing discrimination, has always had a reputation for intense progressive thought. Now it’s being recognized as a rising star among research institutions… The only nonsectarian Jewish-sponsored college in the nation, Brandeis appears to be focusing less on maintaining its Jewish identity and more on attracting a well-rounded, eclectic group of students from all backgrounds.”
“Brandeis is virtually unrivaled in Near Eastern and Judaic studies, and Hebrew is a specialty.”