I agree with @SDonCC that writing off small liberal arts Classics departments is shortsighted. There are some amazing Classics professors at smaller schools like Grinnell, and Bard, where my S got a degree in Classics. Yes, the offerings are more limited than at a large university, but not necessarily any less engaging, in depth, stimulating or challenging. My S was a top Classics student before arriving at Bard and had an exceptional experience. It sounds like Grinnell would have been a good fit, as well. He has now taken PhD seminars, along with visiting students from Oxford, while at Yale for grad school, and has been thoroughly prepared.