U Washington is an excellent college. If you are looking for merit aid, consider Arizona, U of New Mexico…both would give you decent merit aid.
On your reach list…only USC gives merit aid.
Santa Clara is a great school (the proud parent of a graduate says) but it’s costly, and their merit aid is not guaranteed. But I have to say…my kid loved the school, and several of her best friends were from Washington state. I’d be glad to answer questions for you.
I think I would look at other options beside the UCs. As noted…you won’t get aid from them, most likely.