Case is a small private research university with 5000 or so students. Very well regarded. The students we know that attended all did super well. Has a bit of an artsy STEM vibe. Many people draw comparisons between Case and U of Rochester.
Case is in an area of Cleveland adjacent to a number of museums. It’s referred to as the “Oval.” The art museum, botanic garden, history museum, children’s museum, and the symphony’s Severence Hall are all right there. It’s an urban campus but plenty of green space. There is an outdoors club and a hiking club. NE Ohio is actually very beautiful and has great hiking an easy drive from campus.
Cleveland as a whole has had a beautiful resurgence since the recession. It’s a great small city! Would recommend adding it to the list to research.