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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.


247 results nationwide

Displaying 247 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 635 target schools and 490 safety schools you can consider.

Bradley University
B
Peoria, IL

Bradley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,217enrollment
  • $24,703net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance43%

Adelphi University
A
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#26 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 7,406enrollment
  • $28,671net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1310SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance50%

Point Loma Nazarene University
P
San Diego, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 4,494enrollment
  • $36,370net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1410SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Feb 15

Manhattan College
M
Riverdale, NY

Manhattan College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,495enrollment
  • $28,349net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Aug 31

New Jersey Institute of Technology
N
Newark, NJ

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Value Colleges in New Jersey

  • 13,007enrollment
  • $16,736net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1470SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance36%

Applications Due Mar 1

Samford University
S
Birmingham, AL

Samford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 5,791enrollment
  • $32,176net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance61%

Applications Due May 1

University of St Thomas
S
Houston, TX

University of St Thomas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,813enrollment
  • $20,469net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1340SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Aug 15

University of Redlands
R
Redlands, CA

University of Redlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#15 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,192enrollment
  • $28,054net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1078-1323SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance48%

Applications Due Jul 1

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
N
Greensboro, NC

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 17,743enrollment
  • $10,592net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Mar 1

University of Mary Washington
M
Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 3,808enrollment
  • $21,615net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance70%

Florida Southern College
F
Lakeland, FL

Florida Southern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,194enrollment
  • $30,462net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1310SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance24%

Applications Due May 1

Drake University
D
Des Moines, IA

Drake University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Iowa

  • 4,504enrollment
  • $30,886net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1390SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance33%

Creighton University
C
Omaha, NE

Creighton University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Nebraska

  • 8,255enrollment
  • $33,364net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1400SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance42%

Pratt Institute Main
P
Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute Main

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#22 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 5,232enrollment
  • $51,702net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1420SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.86Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance17%

Applications Due Jan 5

Delaware State University
D
HBCU
Dover, DE

Delaware State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Delaware

  • 5,828enrollment
  • $15,555net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 860-1070SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance38%

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Toledo
T
Toledo, OH

University of Toledo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 14,939enrollment
  • $17,927net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance89%

Whittier College
W
Whittier, CA

Whittier College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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  • 859enrollment
  • $32,436net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance61%

Queens University of Charlotte
Q
Charlotte, NC

Queens University of Charlotte

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,846enrollment
  • $27,178net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.41Estimated Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance37%

Applications Due Sep 7