I am not aware of a checklist but this thread covers a lot of ground:
http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1943565-little-things-that-mean-a-lot-when-choosing-a-college-p1.html
Rest assured, there will be something you never think of till too late, or that is impossible to ascertain beforehand, or there will be a change in college policy, major requirements, etc. You just do the best you can and it all works out one way or another.