Has your D considered William & Mary? It’s not in the Northeast, but VA is a blue state. It’s medium in size. I consistently hear really great things about its vibe, culture, and academic quality. Has merit scholarships. The other colleges on your list made me think of it. Others here can probably give you more info, though, as I don’t have personal experience with it.
William & Mary was mentioned by multiple posters in a thread I started back in 2023 called “Nerdy schools.”