<p>I think your Dad doesn’t want to see you limit yourself by religion and also by fears that you won’t meet friends or guys. That said, there are cultural differences between the south, northeast, and west coast, and IMHO, I don’t think it’s fair to ask the OP to be somewhere she feels uncomfortable with. While many college campuses are liberal, and there will be groups of Christian and conservative students- some will have more than others. Perhaps Dad and OP can come up with a middle ground list, keeping both Baylor and Harvey Mudd on them as a gesture of each one still gets the favorite school.</p>
<p>In the south, I would not recommend Duke because the NC triangle is very liberal compared to other areas in the south. Vanderbilt, Washington and Lee, UVA, Sewanee (Episcopal), Davidson, Wake Forest, Furman, William and Mary are some well known and selective southern schools that may work for both of you.</p>
<p>If it seems impossible to come to an agreement, then consider hiring a college advisor/counselor to sit down with the two of you and come up with a list. A professional would have insight to various schools, and after getting to know both of you, may be helpful in finding the ones that would be best. It’s costly, but considering the cost of moving and tuition, it may be a good investment if it helps you find schools you can both be happy with.</p>