My kid is looking for a similar vibe to what you want, and so shied away from the colleges that she felt were too out there, such as Bard. Not quite the same as what you have asked about, but you may well find lots of useful info in this thread.
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/1658573-where-do-the-cool-kids-go-to-college.html#latest