Match rising Senior Biochem major chasing merit [MO resident, 3.97 GPA, 32 ACT, <$15k, pre-med]

St Olaf is a match. Similar would be Kalamazoo or Lawrence.
Seconding Gustavus Adolphus, adding Concordia-Moorhead and Luther, all have the same vibe as St Olaf but are easier to get into, making them academic safeties. Wooster and Beloit would be likelies too.
Wheaton, Muhlenberg might be of interest.

UMN Morris is similar to Truman State but would be another public LAC option with excellent academics, less partying, and more contact with professors. SUNY Geneseo and SUNY New Paltz may also work for that purpose.
UChicago and Vanderbilt wouldn’t ask for your ex-spouse’s financials, so that if your daughter were to get in financial aid may work out - both are big reaches obviously and a lot would rest on her essays, however she has the grades and the course rigor they seek. Other top universities would however require your ex spouse’s financials so odds of affordability are low.

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