Illinois Colleges for a 990 on the SAT

What Illinois colleges accept a 990 SAT score?

These Illinois colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 990 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 29 Illinois colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 990 SAT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good SAT 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 SAT scores from students admitted to all Illinois colleges

Is a 990 SAT bad?

A score of 990 is a little worse than average. It situates you in the bottom 38th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your slightly below average performance in answering questions in the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the exam. The SAT is scored out of a maximum of 1600 and a minimum of 400, meaning your 990 score represents 62% of the total possible points. If a 990 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 990

Let's examine how a 990 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 990 is 77 points (7%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 990 is 64 points (6%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 990 is 122 points (11%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 990 is 56 points (6%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 990 is 23 points (2%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 990 is 249 points (20%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 990 is 40 points (4%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 990 is 63 points (7%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 990 is 126 points (11%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 990 is 70 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 990 SAT score?

A 990 on the SAT translates to a 19 on the ACT 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 990 SAT score?

Scoring a 990 on the SAT places you in the 38th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 38% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 1.7 million students sit for the SAT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 646,000 students with only 1,054,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 29 colleges where your 990 SAT 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 87 target schools (good chance), 42 reach (harder) schools and 39 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Olivet Nazarene University

O

Bourbonnais, IL

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Olivet Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

3,255enrollment
$20,059net price
58%acceptance rate
970-1200SAT range
19-26ACT range
3.38Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance45%

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Blackburn College

B

Carlinville, IL

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Blackburn College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

382enrollment
$21,575net price
64%acceptance rate
888-1125SAT range
16-24ACT range
3.23Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance62%

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Trinity International University

T

Deerfield, IL

Trinity International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#24 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,242enrollment
$16,703net price
91%acceptance rate
925-1106SAT range
18-24ACT range
3.26Avg GPA

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Admission Chance89%

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Rockford University

R

Rockford, IL

Rockford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,181enrollment
$25,047net price
55%acceptance rate
840-1086SAT range
12-20ACT range
3.25Avg GPA

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Admission Chance58%

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Judson University

J

Elgin, IL

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Judson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

973enrollment
$19,268net price
58%acceptance rate
910-1140SAT range
16-26ACT range
3.16Avg GPA

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Admission Chance53%

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Trinity Christian College

T

Palos Heights, IL

Trinity Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

908enrollment
$18,822net price
71%acceptance rate
910-1110SAT range
20-29ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

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Admission Chance68%

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Greenville University

G

Greenville, IL

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Greenville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#26 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,088enrollment
$20,718net price
94%acceptance rate
809-1209SAT range
15-28ACT range
3.23Avg GPA

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Admission Chance94%

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Methodist College of Nursing

M

Peoria, IL

Methodist College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

456enrollment
$35,578net price
33%acceptance rate
800-1160SAT range
-ACT range
2.95Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Jul 23

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VanderCook College of Music

V

Chicago, IL

VanderCook College of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

263enrollment
$12,436net price
100%acceptance rate
890-1160SAT range
15-20ACT range
3.1Avg GPA

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Governors State University

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University Park, IL

Governors State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

4,427enrollment
$9,833net price
57%acceptance rate
830-1060SAT range
-ACT range
4.0Avg GPA

Your 990 SAT

Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Principia College

P

Elsah, Illinois

Principia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

323enrollment
$18,039net price
48%acceptance rate
970-1300SAT range
-ACT range
3.34Avg GPA

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Admission Chance34%

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