<p>While you're in CA, I'd check out the Claremont Colleges. While the size doesn't meet your requests, the colleges (~1,000 students each) are grouped together in a consortium and it really feels bigger than it is. They'd be good for prelaw--especially Claremont McKenna. I would definitely use your Iowa status and good stats to apply to schools that might not get many Iowan (Iowian?) applicants.</p>
<p>Duke if you want a large school. Rice if you want a small school.</p>
<p>wow its nice to know that living in the corn for so long could finally pay off...thanks for your help guys great advice!</p>