Down to earth was one of the great attractions of Midwest schools for us.
@uncommondad congrats on your son’s decision! I wish him and his family the best. I came here to see where he chose! Sadly, lol, our kids won’t be playing in the same soccer team! On the last day, my son was down to Carleton, Grinnell and Kenyon, and it was so so hard for him to choose one, but he picked Kenyon. He couldn’t pass the great opportunity offered (paid research internship) by a professor, and of course the big merit. He knew he couldn’t make the varsity soccer, but he chose this route. I’m happy for him.
Again, best of luck to you and your boy! I hope he continues soccer 
@ichibanmama Congrats also to your son and best wishes for his future! I cant remember if there was a Club Soccer Team at Kenyon, but there is the intramural option. My son also liked Kenyon’s campus and the people he met there for the few hours we visited last spring. That visit convinced him that a LAC would be the best option for him.