Southeastern Schools that offer Merit Aid? (Accidentally posted in the wrong place)

My college list currently makes no sense, my dad wants me to go to MSU and won’t really consider anywhere else, and so I need help.

Stats
ACT: 31
SAT: 1420
GPA (unweighted): 3.83
Involved in dance, theatre, choir, sports, volunteer work, church, etc.
I don’t qualify for need-based aid, so merit based is what I’m gunning for. My reach school is Tulane and my safety is MSU, but that’s really all I’ve got. Also considering University of Houston. Thanks.