College Search Survey

After taking a survey over the career field I'm studying on Collegesearch.com, I found out plenty of information about colleges to pursue my dream in becoming a teacher. With the degree field I'm studying, I began to look at three schools:

1. University of South Carolina. Located in Columbia, SC. www.sc.edu
2. University of North Georgia. Located in Dahlonega, GA. www.northgeorgia.edu
3. Liberty University. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia. www.liberty.edu/

Some Criteria for a quality program of study includes a good Early Childhood Education program. Being that I want to be a teacher in Kindergarten or first grade, I need a top notch program that will help me to become the best teacher I can be. The three best universities for ECE include Arizona State University, the University of Central Florida, and the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities. For a quality ranking and education program, A medium sized school not TOO far from home would be ideal. Somewhere in the East or only a couple states away would be preferable, but staying in Georgia would also work. The school would also need to be either affordable, or give the chance of funding and financial aid. 
After researching and going on ngcf.org, I found several potential scholarships that will apply to me when I graduate:

1. Tommy Aaron/ Charlie Aaron Foundation Scholarship
2. Otis Spunkmeyer Scholarship (DECA)
3. The National Beta Club Scholarships