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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.


633 results nationwide

Displaying 633 colleges where your 1200 SAT 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 666 target schools (good chance), 112 reach (harder) schools and 820 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

James Madison University
J
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1250 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,758enrollment
  • $26,317net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1320SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.57Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance68%

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Illinois at Chicago
I
Chicago, IL

University of Illinois at Chicago

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1230 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 33,522enrollment
  • $11,499net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Feb 1

SUNY at Albany
A
Albany, NY

SUNY at Albany

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1220 Average SAT 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 1200 SAT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of North Texas
N
Denton, TX

University of North Texas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1110 Average SAT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 47,507enrollment
  • $14,675net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Aug 1

University of South Florida Main Campus
S
Tampa, FL

University of South Florida Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1240 Average SAT Score

 

#4 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 48,572enrollment
  • $11,578net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.64Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance35%

Applications Due May 1

West Virginia University
W
Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Value in West Virginia

  • 24,200enrollment
  • $13,691net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Elon University
E
Elon, NC

Elon University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 7,207enrollment
  • $41,849net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1143-1305SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.65Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Jan 10

Boise State University
B
Boise, ID

Boise State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1120 Average SAT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 26,670enrollment
  • $19,037net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Aug 1

Ball State University
B
Muncie, IN

Ball State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 20,440enrollment
  • $13,017net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1250SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance77%

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
N
Charlotte, NC

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 30,298enrollment
  • $13,768net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance78%

Applications Due Jun 1

The University of Texas at Dallas
T
Richardson, TX

The University of Texas at Dallas

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1290 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 30,885enrollment
  • $13,464net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1410SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.78Estimated Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance53%

Applications Due May 1

Spelman College
S
HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1170 Average SAT Score

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 3,633enrollment
  • $37,403net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance39%

Applications Due Feb 1

Coastal Carolina University
C
Conway, SC

Coastal Carolina University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 10,829enrollment
  • $14,453net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance88%

University of Iowa
I
Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

1230 Average SAT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 30,042enrollment
  • $20,121net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due May 1

Towson University
T
Towson, MD

Towson University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

1160 Average SAT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 19,527enrollment
  • $15,064net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1270SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Apr 1

Old Dominion University
O
Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

1200 Average SAT Score

 

#11 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,541enrollment
  • $16,150net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1290SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of California Riverside
C
Riverside, CA

University of California Riverside

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1180 Average SAT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,426enrollment
  • $13,533net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Nov 30

College of Charleston
C
Charleston, SC

College of Charleston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1220 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 11,729enrollment
  • $20,806net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.94Avg GPA
Your 1200 SAT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Jan 15