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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.


253 results nationwide

Displaying 253 reach colleges where your 21 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 676 target schools and 465 safety schools you can consider.

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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#3 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 17,275enrollment
  • $22,973net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1260SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance75%

University of Rhode Island
R
Kingston, RI

University of Rhode Island

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 17,473enrollment
  • $20,695net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1270SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
O
Norman, OK

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 28,308enrollment
  • $22,601net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Feb 1

Virginia Commonwealth University
V
Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,082enrollment
  • $21,294net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1290SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Jan 18

Belmont University
B
Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,910enrollment
  • $36,225net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Jul 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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#40 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 19,663enrollment
  • $26,052net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1310SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance61%

University of Mississippi
M
University, MS

University of Mississippi

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Mississippi

  • 22,300enrollment
  • $14,289net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance94%

University of California Santa Cruz
C
Santa Cruz, CA

University of California Santa Cruz

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,478enrollment
  • $17,975net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance20%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Dayton
D
Dayton, OH

University of Dayton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 11,674enrollment
  • $30,590net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1158-1363SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance44%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of North Carolina at Wilmington
N
Wilmington, NC

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 17,843enrollment
  • $18,709net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1370SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.56Estimated Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance38%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Minnesota Duluth
M
Duluth, MN

University of Minnesota Duluth

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 9,675enrollment
  • $18,031net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1350SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance64%

Applications Due Aug 1

University of Michigan Dearborn
M
Dearborn, MI

University of Michigan Dearborn

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 8,223enrollment
  • $12,444net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1290SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Apr 1

Christopher Newport University
C
Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,559enrollment
  • $23,287net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance73%

Applications Due Feb 1

Xavier University
X
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 6,114enrollment
  • $31,619net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1310SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance69%

Louisiana State University
L
Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 37,348enrollment
  • $21,296net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance53%

Applications Due Jul 15

Butler University
B
Indianapolis, IN

Butler University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 5,525enrollment
  • $37,399net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Aug 1

Western Washington University
W
Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 14,747enrollment
  • $21,105net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance74%

Applications Due Jan 31

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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#39 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 13,609enrollment
  • $33,363net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Feb 15