OP indicated that semifinalist is highly likely in the first post.
I’ve heard that Tulane has been trying to reach out to more Louisiana residents, and if OP was to get legislator support for a scholarship, then it would fall within price. With a legislator’s support, a 36 ACT, and a manageable GPA, I suspect OP would get in. But, getting that legislator’s support is a definite reach.
Which is why I primarily listed schools where OP would get at least enough for tuition. Hendrix does flagship match which would get OP to around $25k, and perhaps Hendrix might sweeten the pot a bit. Birmingham-Southern and Milsaps are very generous with merit aid, too, sufficiently so that I think they’re at least worth consideration. But you’re 100% right here…it’s a tight budget to meet with some of the other qualities OP wants.