Note the student is Jewish and while some Jews attend, I would note that BC, Marquette, and Villanova are all religiously affiliated and Wake used to be.
For someone who wants to be in the city and about 10K kids, Charleston would be a safety and have rigor if the student was admitted to Honors (they would be) and invited to be a part of the Charleston Fellows program. I was at their basketball game yesterday vs. UDel - definitely has school spirit - and school’s not even in session. And a big Hillel.
U of SC - also urban - could also work in addition to the others above from @AustenNut. It’s got the top rated Honors College in the country.
Charleston Fellows Program - College of Charleston (cofc.edu)