@gallentjill – I think that in your case-- or in any case where grad school is anticipated --then it is far more important that the college be “reputable” rather than prestigious. “Reputable” would go very far down the US News rankings and include most state “directional” colleges and a lot of colleges listed in the US News “regional” rather than national listings. It would obviously require that the school be accredited, and might exclude some online programs not associated with major universities. In other words, the point is simply that the grad school is going to recognize and acknowledge the undergrad degree as being legitimate and worthy of consideration.
The colleges you mentioned certainly fit that requisite. CC parents can debate all they want – but the grad schools are going to consider and accept many students from those schools. I do think MCAT scores will be very important-- so the real question is going to be how well prepared your daughter will be for that.