<p>I'm assuming you are instate in the Midwest (Ohio, maybe?)
His list is all over the map in terms of size, location appears to be urban, or close to urban.</p>
<p>Money aside for now, he could go one of two ways - if he has a safety that he is happy with (Umich or OSU, perhaps) then he could concentrate on reaches, and cut out the in between. Or, if he really wants a smaller environment and/or an urban school, regroup them by size/location, not reach/match safety, then pick out schools of varying selectivities. This is basically what Jmmom is saying. Without knowing why he has some of the schools on his list, it is hard to suggest which ones to cut. It is a good, thoughful big list.</p>