I think people value different things of academies , and like colleges or jobs no one place is perfect for everyone. Our daughter was very set on majoring in Naval Architecture so she considered USNA, USMMA, USCGA, Maine Maritime, Mass Maritime, Stephens, VA Tech and Webb. We visited all of the campuses. We visited Webb and USMMA either the same day or back to back and I remember making the upmost effort to be super neutral but I did not want her at either place
USMMA s campus was so run down, so depressing (maybe it was the time of year we visited or maybe I was just exhausted from such a long trip but that was my feelings) After our trip was over and she sat down and did all her research her favorites were very clear and there was a lot of solid rationale for how they all fell. At that point she decided on plan A B and C.
So all that to say I think your daughter has to feel all of those things out and decide where she thinks she wants to be. I think having the buy in for mission of the service matters hugely in cadet mental health… when there is a goal w a passion endurance is easier!
Ultimately our DD plan A came through and she is thriving as a 3C at USCGA! Best of luck to yours