If you do end up expanding the map to include Colorado, Fort Lewis seems like an interesting one, and they really emphasize their proximity to amazing outdoor options.
They were also in an Amazon-produced series, The College Tour:
Per his academic interests, their English department has a Writing major, and their History department has at least a few Medieval history courses. Also, an Entrepreneurship and Small Business minor.
In terms of his faith being supported, the homepage for the school loaded and the first two events I saw on the calendar were a campus mass (I know; possibly not totally relevant) and a meeting of the campus chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. So there’s at least some fellowship around.
I totally get it if his staying closer to home is what makes sense; just wanted to mention Fort Lewis as another option to think about if you expand the search further.