What's worse: no freedom or crippling debt?

Be grateful they are willing to pay for a decent school even though there is only one school they are willing to pay for. Yes it is a crappy situation to be in from ONE perspective. But there are many kids with much higher stats than you who never get to go to college.

Go to Scripps and refuse to be miserable. If you go planning to hate it you will hate it. Go with eyes open for good friends and wonderful experiences and you will find them.