Thank you all for your wonderful input. I didn’t go to university so this process is a learning curve. Grateful to have this forum to dig through and all the helpful contributions!
She’s likely going to apply to our in-state schools- there’s not a big selection here in Idaho. But they’ll make good safety schools.
Others she’s considering are Mines, Montana Tech, New Mexico Tech (high desert just like home), LeTourneau, and University of Tulsa. Rice, Harvey Mudd, CalTech would be good reach options to consider, I think. She’s also going to take a closer look at CalPoly. The student body isn’t shockingly larger than Boise State, although BSU has a smaller feel being somewhat of a commuter school.
I’ve put WPI in front of her, too. The project-based program sounds wonderful.
I’d really love to stretch her some on the student body size. That would sure open up some better scholarship possibilities.
Thanks again!