Ohio Colleges for a 28 on the ACT

What Ohio colleges accept a 28 ACT score?

These Ohio colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 28 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 13 Ohio colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 28 ACT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good ACT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of ACT scores from students admitted to all Ohio colleges

Is a 28 ACT good?

Yes, a score of 28 is very good. It situates you in the top 88th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your significantly above average performance in answering questions in the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the exam. The ACT is scored out of a maximum of 36 and a minimum of 1, meaning your 28 score represents 78% of the total possible points. If a 28 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 28

Let's examine how a 28 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 28 is 7.7 points (38%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
Female: A 28 is 7.4 points (36%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

White: A 28 is 6.3 points (29%) higher than the average white ACT score of 21.7
Black: A 28 is 11.7 points (72%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
Hispanic: A 28 is 9.7 points (53%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
Asian: A 28 is 3.1 points (12%) higher than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
Pacific Islander: A 28 is 10.8 points (63%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 28 is 11.1 points (66%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
Two or more races: A 28 is 7.4 points (36%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

All Students: A 28 is 7.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 28 ACT score?

A 28 on the ACT translates to a 1310 on the SAT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 28 ACT score?

Scoring a 28 on the ACT places you in the 88th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 88% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 2 million students sit for the ACT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 1,760,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 240,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 13 colleges where your 28 ACT score is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 48 target schools (good chance), 12 reach (harder) schools and 204 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Miami University

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Oxford, OH

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Miami University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Ohio

19,107enrollment
$23,031net price
88%acceptance rate
1200-1390SAT range
26-30ACT range
3.85Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Cincinnati, OH

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University of Cincinnati Main Campus

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Public Universities in Ohio

41,155enrollment
$20,149net price
86%acceptance rate
1160-1360SAT range
24-29ACT range
3.69Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Dayton

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Dayton, OH

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University of Dayton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

11,674enrollment
$30,590net price
74%acceptance rate
1158-1363SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.77Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Xavier University

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Cincinnati, OH

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Xavier University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

6,114enrollment
$31,619net price
85%acceptance rate
1120-1310SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.68Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance89%

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University of Toledo

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Toledo, OH

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University of Toledo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Ohio

15,545enrollment
$17,654net price
92%acceptance rate
1060-1280SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.56Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance96%

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John Carroll University

J

University Heights, OH

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John Carroll University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

2,922enrollment
$30,496net price
82%acceptance rate
1160-1320SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.66Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance85%

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The College of Wooster

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Wooster, OH

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The College of Wooster

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#1 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

1,967enrollment
$28,976net price
56%acceptance rate
1250-1450SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.76Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance50%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Ohio Northern University

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Ada, OH

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Ohio Northern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#6 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

3,015enrollment
$27,398net price
54%acceptance rate
1160-1340SAT range
25-30ACT range
3.78Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance60%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Cedarville University

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Cedarville, OH

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Cedarville University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#11 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

4,960enrollment
$25,462net price
65%acceptance rate
1130-1380SAT range
23-29ACT range
3.9Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance74%

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Ohio Wesleyan University

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Delaware, OH

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Ohio Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,410enrollment
$27,311net price
52%acceptance rate
1123-1358SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.54Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Wittenberg University

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Springfield, OH

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Wittenberg University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

1,299enrollment
$22,912net price
94%acceptance rate
1050-1370SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance97%

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Franciscan University of Steubenville

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Steubenville, OH

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Franciscan University of Steubenville

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

3,656enrollment
$25,310net price
67%acceptance rate
1100-1320SAT range
22-28ACT range
3.78Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance79%

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Cleveland Institute of Art

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Cleveland, OH

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Cleveland Institute of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

584enrollment
$33,395net price
70%acceptance rate
1080-1280SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

Your 28 ACT

Admission Chance83%

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