College Search in East

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.


115 results

Displaying 115 colleges where your 28 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 113 target schools (good chance), 35 reach (harder) schools and 135 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Penn State Main Campus
P
University Park, PA

Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

11 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 50,399enrollment
  • $27,450net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1400SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance48%

Syracuse University
S
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#19 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 22,948enrollment
  • $51,520net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1430SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance28%

Applications Due Jan 1

Stony Brook University
S
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 25,865enrollment
  • $18,601net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1490SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.94Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance37%

Applications Due Jan 15

SUNY at Albany
A
Albany, NY

SUNY at Albany

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 16,880enrollment
  • $19,165net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1320SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Feb 1

Rutgers University New Brunswick
R
New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#19 Best Public Universities in America

  • 50,617enrollment
  • $19,052net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1480SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.3Estimated Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance53%

Drexel University
D
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 21,703enrollment
  • $42,342net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.67Estimated Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Jan 15

Quinnipiac University
Q
Hamden, CT

Quinnipiac University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 8,918enrollment
  • $39,632net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Feb 1

University at Buffalo
U
Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#14 Best Public Universities in America

  • 31,889enrollment
  • $20,511net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1380SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance63%

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
W
West Chester, PA

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 17,076enrollment
  • $21,684net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1270SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance88%

University of Rhode Island
R
Kingston, RI

University of Rhode Island

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 17,351enrollment
  • $20,964net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Feb 1

St John's University New York
S
Queens, NY

St John's University New York

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#39 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 19,691enrollment
  • $28,206net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance87%

Pace University New York
P
New York, NY

Pace University New York

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#42 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 14,092enrollment
  • $34,299net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1328SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Feb 15

Hofstra University
H
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#27 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 10,393enrollment
  • $35,687net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1380SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance64%

Seton Hall University
S
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 9,494enrollment
  • $31,642net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1400SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Feb 1

Providence College
P
Providence, RI

Providence College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,635enrollment
  • $46,645net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1400SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance34%

Applications Due Jan 15

Monmouth University
M
West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 4,981enrollment
  • $33,228net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1125-1270SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance94%

Applications Due Mar 1

Rowan University
R
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 19,660enrollment
  • $22,237net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1310SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance78%

University of Scranton
S
Scranton, PA

University of Scranton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#20 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 4,825enrollment
  • $32,100net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1320SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 28 ACT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Mar 1