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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.


176 results nationwide

Displaying 176 target colleges where your 32 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 56 reach (harder) schools and 1,364 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Washington Seattle Campus
W
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

  • 55,620enrollment
  • $11,023net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1453SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Nov 16

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

  • 36,304enrollment
  • $20,885net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance67%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
N
Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#20 Best Public Universities in America

  • 37,323enrollment
  • $14,860net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1460SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Jan 15

Villanova University
V
Villanova, PA

Villanova University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 10,111enrollment
  • $37,946net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1400-1510SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance15%

Applications Due Jan 15

Purdue University Main Campus
P
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

 

#15 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,905enrollment
  • $12,421net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1460SAT range
  • 27-34ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance59%

University of California Santa Barbara
C
Santa Barbara, CA

University of California Santa Barbara

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#18 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,068enrollment
  • $15,283net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1460SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.82Estimated Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Virginia Main Campus
V
Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

33 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 25,924enrollment
  • $17,831net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance10%

University of Colorado Boulder
C
Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

30 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 41,432enrollment
  • $22,640net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1420SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance89%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of California Davis
C
Davis, CA

University of California Davis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in America

  • 39,707enrollment
  • $17,315net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1400SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of South Carolina Columbia
S
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

  • 36,579enrollment
  • $26,068net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1380SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.69Estimated Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Dec 1

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
G
Atlanta, GA

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

 

#1 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 47,946enrollment
  • $15,901net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1530SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance19%

Applications Due Jan 4

Pepperdine University
P
Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#13 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 9,545enrollment
  • $52,216net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1450SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Jan 15

Howard University
H
HBCU
Washington, DC

Howard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 13,416enrollment
  • $30,028net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1298SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Feb 15

University of California San Diego
C
La Jolla, CA

University of California San Diego

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in America

  • 42,376enrollment
  • $13,293net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1480SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.82Estimated Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance29%

Applications Due Nov 30

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 32 ACT
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Jan 1

Indiana University Bloomington
I
Bloomington, IN

Indiana University Bloomington

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 47,527enrollment
  • $16,282net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1400SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance90%

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 32 ACT
Admission Chance62%

Applications Due Jan 15

SUNY at Binghamton
B
Vestal, NY

SUNY at Binghamton

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

31 Average ACT Score

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#23 Best Public Universities in America

  • 18,456enrollment
  • $18,860net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1490SAT range
  • 29-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA
Your 32 ACT
Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Jan 15