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ACT 16 Public Private 4 year

522 results nationwide

Displaying 522 reach colleges where your 16 ACT score is below the typical profile for students being accepted; or schools where your academics may be on target, but admission is very competitive and admission is extremely selective. You also have 145 target schools and 446 safety schools you can consider.

Arizona State University
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Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 79,593enrollment
  • $16,401net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance67%

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University of Kentucky
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Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 32,703enrollment
  • $19,838net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Feb 15

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East Carolina University
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Greenville, NC

East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 26,785enrollment
  • $14,470net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance67%

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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,256enrollment
  • $14,557net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance39%

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University of Arizona
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Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Arizona

  • 53,001enrollment
  • $18,144net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1420SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance63%

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Texas State University
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San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 38,722enrollment
  • $15,307net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Jun 1

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Georgia State University
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Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 34,974enrollment
  • $16,390net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1280SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance35%

Applications Due Apr 1

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San Jose State University
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San Jose, CA

San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

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#13 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,062enrollment
  • $13,833net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Dec 15

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California State University Long Beach
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Long Beach, CA

California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,278enrollment
  • $9,731net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance17%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Appalachian State University
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Boone, NC

Appalachian State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 21,253enrollment
  • $14,712net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.96Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Florida Atlantic University
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Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 30,790enrollment
  • $9,839net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance38%

Applications Due May 1

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Washington State University
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Pullman, WA

Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 26,490enrollment
  • $18,155net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Jan 31

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Savannah College of Art and Design
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Savannah, GA

Savannah College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 17,575enrollment
  • $46,524net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance55%

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University of Oregon
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Eugene, OR

University of Oregon

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 23,786enrollment
  • $23,917net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance53%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Oregon State University
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Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 35,622enrollment
  • $21,868net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance46%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Iowa State University
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Ames, IA

Iowa State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 30,177enrollment
  • $17,354net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1350SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance65%

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Florida Gulf Coast University
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Fort Myers, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

 

#9 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 16,167enrollment
  • $10,548net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1210SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Nov 1

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SUNY at Albany
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Albany, NY

SUNY at Albany

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 16,880enrollment
  • $19,165net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1320SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 16 ACT
Admission Chance36%

Applications Due Feb 1

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