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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 28 Public Private 4 year

429 results nationwide

Displaying 429 target colleges where your 28 ACT score is within the typical range of past accepted applicants. You have a competitive chance at being accepted but admission is not a sure thing. You also have 64 reach (harder) schools and 1,057 safety (easier) 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 28 ACT
Admission Chance15%

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 28 ACT
Admission Chance27%

Applications Due Dec 1

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Florida State University
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F
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 28 ACT
Admission Chance25%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Clemson University
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C
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 28 ACT
Admission Chance28%

Applications Due May 1

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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

  • 80,065enrollment
  • $14,808net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance95%

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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 28 ACT
Admission Chance37%

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 28 ACT
Admission Chance55%

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Virginia Tech
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V
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 28 ACT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Jan 15

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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 28 ACT
Admission Chance88%

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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 28 ACT
Admission Chance82%

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 28 ACT
Admission Chance49%

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 28 ACT
Admission Chance53%

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 28 ACT
Admission Chance49%

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 28 ACT
Admission Chance18%

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 28 ACT
Admission Chance34%

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 28 ACT
Admission Chance44%

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 28 ACT
Admission Chance38%

Applications Due Nov 16

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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 28 ACT
Admission Chance68%

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