How about a less potent school like TCNJ or a school like W&M. Both take Spring admits. W&M would get you the pedigree. Or easier to get into but strong in music - Ithaca. Elon is another mid size - that might bring down the temperature a bit - with Spring admissions. A lot bigger but not huge and a more compact campus - Pitt takes Spring transfers - and it’s strong in most areas. Miami Ohio is similar sized to PItt but more rural (small town). While it has Greek participation, it’s sorority houses are in the dorms so it might be another worth looking at.
I’m just thinking - places to take down the competitiveness but still great schools.