I'd suggest you reconsider the 7-8 hour (I'm assuming drive) radius of your search. Broaden that up! One of the most important things about college is experiencing new things, and what better way to start that off than by moving somewhere more alien to you? For example, I grew up in New Mexico. But when it came time to apply to colleges, I decided I really wanted a complete change of climate so I moved to Seattle, WA and have been loving the Pacific NW ever since.
Coincidentally, Seattle University (where I attend) sounds like it might be a real good match for you with the exception of it being further away.
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