Depending on the campus, the LGBTQ community is celebrated, accepted, tolerated, or sometimes not even that. Individuals who are members of groups that have historically been marginalized and discriminated against deserve to go to a school where they feel safe and can thrive, being their fully authentic selves. Lafayette, Bucknell, and Cooper Union are fine universities with strong engineering programs. They also are rated 3 out of 5 stars by Pride Index. That would give me pause in recommending such a school to an LGBTQ student. Although we’re in the 21st century, the environment at campuses doesn’t necessarily feel that way for all of its students, and thus think it’s reasonable to have it be one of the criteria under consideration.
Didn’t know that such a program existed; thanks so much for sharing it! K-State is in it and when I input OP’s stats it appears as though OP would get 150% of in-state tuition plus an extra $3k/year off, and would be eligible for additional scholarships. U. of Nebraska (4* for the Lincoln campus) would also be eligible.