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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 Detroit Mercy
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Detroit, MI

University of Detroit Mercy

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 5,528enrollment
  • $17,987net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Mar 1

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Chicago, IL

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,401enrollment
  • $55,485net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1048-1260SAT range
  • 22-25ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance57%

Applications Due Nov 15

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Northwest University
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Kirkland, WA

Northwest University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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  • 999enrollment
  • $25,917net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1325SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance67%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Hanover College
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Hanover, IN

Hanover College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,157enrollment
  • $22,929net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance70%

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Coe College
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Cedar Rapids, IA

Coe College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,278enrollment
  • $20,940net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance51%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Penn State Altoona
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Altoona, PA
 

Penn State Altoona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,421enrollment
  • $22,506net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.4Estimated Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance94%

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Presbyterian College
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Clinton, SC

Presbyterian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Value Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,136enrollment
  • $20,058net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance54%

Applications Due Sep 21

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York College Pennsylvania
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York, PA

York College Pennsylvania

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#36 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,720enrollment
  • $21,036net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Aug 23

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Taylor University
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Upland, IN

Taylor University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,398enrollment
  • $25,698net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1340SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance56%

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina
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Charleston, SC

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 3,727enrollment
  • $21,041net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1250SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance95%

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Drew University
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Madison, NJ

Drew University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

28 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 2,226enrollment
  • $28,193net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance33%

Applications Due Feb 1

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Randolph Macon College
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Ashland, VA

Randolph Macon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,523enrollment
  • $29,058net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1210SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Saint John Fisher College
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Rochester, NY
 

Saint John Fisher College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#28 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,674enrollment
  • $28,969net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1280SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance37%

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Ohio Northern University
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Ada, OH

Ohio Northern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,042enrollment
  • $26,396net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1173-1376SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance28%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Oral Roberts University
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Tulsa, OK

Oral Roberts University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 5,365enrollment
  • $24,347net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1250SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance98%

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United States Coast Guard Academy
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New London, Connecticut

United States Coast Guard Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

27 Average ACT Score

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  • 1,081enrollment
  • -net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1380SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance6%

Applications Due Jan 15

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Hobart William Smith Colleges
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Geneva, NY

Hobart William Smith Colleges

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

29 Average ACT Score

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#15 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,669enrollment
  • $33,172net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1360SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance19%

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Mount Union
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Alliance, OH

University of Mount Union

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,169enrollment
  • $22,835net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance45%

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