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Embark on your journey to higher education with CollegeSimply's comprehensive college matching tool. Utilize our advanced search engine to discover the ideal college or university that fits your specific needs. Our tool provides access to over 3,500 profiles of U.S. colleges, enabling you to sort, categorize, map, and compare them based on various factors such as GPA, SAT and ACT scores, preferred major, geographical location, and even your chances of admission. Start navigating the landscape of educational opportunities to find schools that resonate with your unique profile.


145 results nationwide

Displaying 145 target colleges where your 16 ACT score is within the typical range of past accepted applicants. You have a competitive chance at being accepted but admission is not a sure thing. You also have 522 reach (harder) schools and 446 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,908enrollment
  • $13,353net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Nov 30

California State University Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA

California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

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#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,080enrollment
  • $4,551net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jan 19

Clark Atlanta University
C
HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 4,135enrollment
  • $29,736net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Apr 1

Alabama State University
A
HBCU
Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 3,870enrollment
  • $13,504net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 865-1069SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Jul 31

North Carolina A & T State University
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HBCU
Greensboro, NC

North Carolina A & T State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 13,885enrollment
  • $10,258net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 960-1190SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance31%

Applications Due Jun 1

Texas Southern University
T
HBCU
Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

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#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,469enrollment
  • $15,021net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 800-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Jul 15

Virginia State University
V
HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

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#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,190enrollment
  • $16,184net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due May 1

Hampton University
H
HBCU
Hampton, VA

Hampton University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,649enrollment
  • $28,576net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 857-1226SAT range
  • 12-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Mar 1

California State University Fresno
C
Fresno, CA

California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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#23 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,986enrollment
  • $7,303net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Dec 15

California State University Northridge
C
Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

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#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,760enrollment
  • $8,222net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Nov 30

Prairie View A & M University
P
HBCU
Prairie View, TX

Prairie View A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

 

#26 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,517enrollment
  • $14,065net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 850-1030SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Mar 1

Winston Salem State University
W
HBCU
Winston-Salem, NC

Winston Salem State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

16 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 4,776enrollment
  • $12,948net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 820-1050SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Feb 15

Alabama A & M University
A
HBCU
Normal, AL

Alabama A & M University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

16 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 6,614enrollment
  • $14,064net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 810-1060SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance66%

Norfolk State University
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HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 6,045enrollment
  • $12,272net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 840-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due May 31

Fort Valley State University
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HBCU
Fort Valley, GA

Fort Valley State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

 

#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 2,763enrollment
  • $11,457net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 795-920SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance53%

Applications Due Jun 15

South Carolina State University
S
HBCU
Orangeburg, SC

South Carolina State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 3,041enrollment
  • $17,928net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Jul 31

Jackson State University
J
HBCU
Jackson, MS

Jackson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

17 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 6,564enrollment
  • $19,892net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jul 15

Tennessee State University
T
HBCU
Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 8,198enrollment
  • $9,231net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 856-1068SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance89%