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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.
ACT 21 Public Private 4 year

253 results nationwide

Displaying 253 reach colleges where your 21 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 676 target schools and 465 safety schools you can consider.

The University of Texas at Austin
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Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#14 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,384enrollment
  • $17,434net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1500SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Dec 1

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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 50,023enrollment
  • $22,803net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance62%

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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,644enrollment
  • $20,592net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1410SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance60%

Applications Due May 1

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University of Central Florida
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Orlando, FL

University of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

 

#3 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 68,346enrollment
  • $13,108net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1360SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.64Estimated Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due May 1

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San Diego State University
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San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,402enrollment
  • $13,017net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance23%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Auburn University
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Auburn University, AL

Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 31,764enrollment
  • $25,271net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1380SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance18%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of California Irvine
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Irvine, CA

University of California Irvine

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in America

  • 35,937enrollment
  • $14,033net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Wisconsin Madison
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Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin Madison

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Public Universities in America

  • 48,956enrollment
  • $13,376net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1510SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance15%

Applications Due Jan 15

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The University of Tennessee
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Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

 

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 33,805enrollment
  • $21,880net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1330SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance32%

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Texas A&M University College Station
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College Station, TX

Texas A&M University College Station

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

 

#21 Best Public Universities in America

  • 74,014enrollment
  • $20,375net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1390SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance28%

Applications Due Dec 1

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University of Colorado Boulder
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Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 39,585enrollment
  • $21,836net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1390SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Texas Tech University
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Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 40,378enrollment
  • $17,896net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1280SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance42%

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University of Houston
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Houston, TX

University of Houston

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 46,700enrollment
  • $14,056net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance40%

Applications Due May 31

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University of California Davis
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Davis, CA

University of California Davis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in America

  • 39,679enrollment
  • $17,385net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1400SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance14%

Applications Due Nov 30

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The University of Tampa
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Tampa, FL

The University of Tampa

Private 4 Year

13 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,566enrollment
  • $34,653net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance11%

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Colorado State University Fort Collins
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Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University Fort Collins

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 33,403enrollment
  • $16,926net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Jul 1

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George Mason University
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Fairfax, VA

George Mason University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 39,049enrollment
  • $18,479net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Oregon
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Eugene, OR

University of Oregon

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 23,163enrollment
  • $22,077net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1370SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Jan 15

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