Eugene Lang/New School is a solid academic match for you, but it - like NYU - is fiercely expensive. The same applies to Fordham-Lincoln Center (which should be on your radar). Look into Temple. It is much more reasonably priced than some of the private colleges on your list, and you might even qualify for a merit package. You will have to pay the out-of-state surcharge, but it will still be less expensive than NYU, et al. Pitt is another option, but less likely to offer you any aid. DePaul is less expensive than many colleges on your list, and could be an academic safety for you. It is located in a lively part of Chicago (sort of comparable to Greenwich Village). Although applying early to NYU might give you an edge for admissions, you should proceed very carefully if you are unsure about your financial circumstances. It is binding ED, and that can put you in a very tough situation, especially if your father can afford to send you there. I can’t remember whether they are a CSS school. If so, your father’s resources will be considered for financial aid, and NYU is legendarily nasty about money. You are academically qualified for many of the colleges on your list, but you do not have strong enough stats to win good merit packages, unfortunately.
I don’t know whether Pace is any good for the departments you’re interested. They aren’t strong, overall, in liberal arts, but they are located in Manhattan, and your stats might get you some money from them. If you don’t qualify for a merit scholarship, though, I wouldn’t bother.