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ACT 21 Public Private 4 year

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.

University of Massachusetts Boston
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Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts Boston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 15,810enrollment
  • $17,554net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Anderson University
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Anderson, SC

Anderson University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 4,325enrollment
  • $22,222net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1290SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance32%

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University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 21,160enrollment
  • $17,413net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1400SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance77%

Applications Due Jun 1

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SUNY College at Oneonta
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Oneonta, NY

SUNY College at Oneonta

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#15 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 5,514enrollment
  • $17,918net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1250SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance46%

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Suffolk University
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Boston, MA

Suffolk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#28 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 6,697enrollment
  • $33,089net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1280SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance65%

Applications Due Feb 15

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SUNY College at Cortland
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Cortland, NY

SUNY College at Cortland

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#16 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,780enrollment
  • $18,474net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1240SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance33%

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Long Island University C W Post Campus
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Brookville, NY

Long Island University C W Post Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#46 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 16,322enrollment
  • $22,620net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance66%

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Calvin University
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Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 3,364enrollment
  • $26,374net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1340SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance52%

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University of St Thomas
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Saint Paul, MN

University of St Thomas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 9,121enrollment
  • $32,637net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1223-1416SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance55%

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Hartford
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West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,913enrollment
  • $30,553net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance57%

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Cornell College
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Mount Vernon, IA

Cornell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,084enrollment
  • $25,850net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1318SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance63%

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Elmhurst College
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Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,906enrollment
  • $22,760net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance53%

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North Central College
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Naperville, IL

North Central College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,856enrollment
  • $24,190net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1065-1280SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance28%

Applications Due Apr 15

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SUNY College at Oswego
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Oswego, NY

SUNY College at Oswego

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#20 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,756enrollment
  • $16,923net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1270SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance53%

Applications Due Jan 15

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State University of New York at New Paltz
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New Paltz, NY

State University of New York at New Paltz

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 7,420enrollment
  • $17,848net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance29%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 4,018enrollment
  • $35,585net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Feb 15

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Oglethorpe University
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Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,522enrollment
  • $22,251net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1106-1320SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance37%

Applications Due Jul 15

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Roger Williams University
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Bristol, RI

Roger Williams University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,344enrollment
  • $37,936net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Feb 1

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