Whitman has a core sequence that everyone takes in the first year that they call Encounters: https://www.whitman.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/general-studies/encounters-transformations
Plus, it’s just an all-around terrific LAC – and even offers some merit aid (assuming your username is an indicator of that being a priority)
U. of Puget Sound is another fine LAC that offers merit and has an honors program that might be the kind of thing you’re looking for: http://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/undergraduate/honors/