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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 25 Public Private 4 year

118 results nationwide

Displaying 118 reach colleges where your 25 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 640 target schools and 745 safety schools you can consider.

University of Florida
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Gainesville, FL

University of Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in America

  • 55,211enrollment
  • $11,740net price
  • 23%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1490SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance8%

Applications Due Mar 1

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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 25 ACT
Admission Chance18%

Applications Due Dec 1

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University of California Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA

University of California Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

32 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in America

  • 46,430enrollment
  • $16,999net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1530SAT range
  • 29-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance2%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Florida State University
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Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

 

#3 Best Colleges in Florida

  • 44,161enrollment
  • $14,003net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1370SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Clemson University
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Clemson, SC

Clemson University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 28,466enrollment
  • $24,577net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance13%

Applications Due May 1

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University of Georgia
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Athens, GA

University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

 

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 40,607enrollment
  • $17,180net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance21%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Penn State Main Campus
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University Park, PA

Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

11 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 50,028enrollment
  • $26,747net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1390SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance36%

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Virginia Tech
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Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 38,170enrollment
  • $19,301net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1430SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance32%

Applications Due Jan 15

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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 25 ACT
Admission Chance11%

Applications Due Nov 30

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Baylor University
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Waco, TX

Baylor University

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 20,709enrollment
  • $45,988net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1410SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance19%

Applications Due Feb 1

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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 25 ACT
Admission Chance29%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Washington Seattle Campus
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Seattle, WA

University of Washington Seattle Campus

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,319enrollment
  • $10,603net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1453SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance24%

Applications Due Nov 16

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
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Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#22 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,700enrollment
  • $14,852net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1460SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance20%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Purdue University Main Campus
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West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

 

#15 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,528enrollment
  • $12,576net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1470SAT range
  • 27-34ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance31%

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University of California Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara, CA

University of California Santa Barbara

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#19 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,420enrollment
  • $16,874net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1460SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.82Estimated Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Nov 30

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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 25 ACT
Admission Chance64%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of South Carolina Columbia
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Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina Columbia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 35,653enrollment
  • $22,427net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1380SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.69Estimated Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance39%

Applications Due Dec 1

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Pepperdine University
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Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,030enrollment
  • $47,804net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1285-1480SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 25 ACT
Admission Chance16%

Applications Due Jan 15

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