College Search in West

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.


82 results

Displaying 82 colleges where your 23 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. Filter by admission chance for 81 target schools (good chance), 23 reach (harder) schools and 99 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

San Diego State University
S
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 23 ACT
Admission Chance31%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Hawaii at Manoa
H
Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,074enrollment
  • $13,639net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance81%

San Jose State University
S
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

  • 35,751enrollment
  • $14,219net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Dec 15

California State University Long Beach
C
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

  • 38,973enrollment
  • $9,346net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Nov 30

Colorado State University Fort Collins
C
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 23 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Jul 1

San Francisco State University
S
San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

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#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,282enrollment
  • $13,267net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Nov 30

Washington State University
W
Pullman, WA

Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 27,539enrollment
  • $17,911net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 31

Oregon State University
O
Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 34,292enrollment
  • $21,163net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Feb 1

Boise State University
B
Boise, ID

Boise State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 26,115enrollment
  • $17,724net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Aug 1

California State University Fullerton
C
Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,386enrollment
  • $7,925net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Nov 30

California State University Sacramento
C
Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 31,818enrollment
  • $11,596net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of California Riverside
C
Riverside, CA

University of California Riverside

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,809enrollment
  • $14,487net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Utah
U
Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Utah

  • 34,734enrollment
  • $12,399net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1390SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Apr 1

University of Nevada Las Vegas
N
Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Nevada

  • 30,660enrollment
  • $13,159net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jun 1

Montana State University
M
Bozeman, MT

Montana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Montana

  • 16,681enrollment
  • $17,250net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance73%

California State University Chico
C
Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 14,183enrollment
  • $15,517net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Dec 15

Utah State University
U
Logan, UT

Utah State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Utah

  • 27,943enrollment
  • $14,577net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance94%

Portland State University
P
Portland, OR

Portland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 21,609enrollment
  • $16,273net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance96%