CMU was recently discussed here. Compare Duke [$10k], Northwestern [$7.8k], CMU [$3.8k], Boston U [$7.4k] for music & public policy [no parent contribution] - Compare College Acceptances - College Confidential Forums The music program at CMU is well-regarded. Personally I would go for small. (At first I thought Oberlin was a possibility, and I would have suggested that!). Of course Jacobs is excellent too. Is she visiting these schools? Often that helps with the decision. Deferring to the VP experts here!
ps double major or double degree?