Given your interests, I suggest a large public like Michigan or Wisconsin (colder side, not in the middle of nowhere) . Those universities have well regarded classics programs (both grad and undergrad) that will likely offer more depth (i.e., archaeology, culture and civilization, Greek, Latin, literature) than some of the smaller private schools you list. Brown Chicago, and Yale are also good choices, with plenty of non-traditional students and good classics programs (plus your climate preference). Finally, I hope you do not plan on applying to all the schools on your list and suggest taking off some of the mid-size privates with lots of pre-professional students. Good luck!