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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.


613 results nationwide

Displaying 613 colleges where your 25 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 640 target schools (good chance), 118 reach (harder) schools and 745 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Arizona State University
A
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 80,065enrollment
  • $14,808net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance92%

Michigan State University
S
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 25 ACT
Admission Chance79%

The University of Alabama
A
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 25 ACT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due May 1

University of Central Florida
C
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 25 ACT
Admission Chance27%

Applications Due May 1

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 25 ACT
Admission Chance39%

Applications Due Nov 30

Auburn University
A
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 25 ACT
Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Feb 1

The University of Tennessee
T
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 25 ACT
Admission Chance53%

University of Kentucky
K
Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 31,547enrollment
  • $18,693net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Feb 15

Texas A&M University College Station
T
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 25 ACT
Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Dec 1

University of Arizona
A
Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Arizona

  • 49,403enrollment
  • $17,075net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1370SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance87%

Texas State University
T
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 38,171enrollment
  • $14,120net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Jun 1

Texas Tech University
T
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 25 ACT
Admission Chance67%

University of Houston
H
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 25 ACT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due May 31

Georgia State University
G
Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 36,516enrollment
  • $17,589net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1250SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Apr 1

University of California Davis
C
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 25 ACT
Admission Chance24%

Applications Due Nov 30

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 25 ACT
Admission Chance85%

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 25 ACT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Nov 30

The University of Tampa
T
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 25 ACT
Admission Chance26%