Midwestern Colleges for a 1020 on the SAT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 1020 SAT score?

These Midwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1020 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 152 Midwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1020 SAT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good SAT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of SAT scores from students admitted to all Midwestern colleges

Is a 1020 SAT bad?

A score of 1020 is a little worse than average. It situates you in the bottom 43rd percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your slightly below average performance in answering questions in the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the exam. The SAT is scored out of a maximum of 1600 and a minimum of 400, meaning your 1020 score represents 64% of the total possible points. If a 1020 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 1020

Let's examine how a 1020 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 1020 is 47 points (4%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 1020 is 34 points (3%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 1020 is 92 points (8%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 1020 is 86 points (9%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 1020 is 53 points (5%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 1020 is 219 points (18%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 1020 is 70 points (7%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1020 is 93 points (10%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 1020 is 96 points (9%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 1020 is 40 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1020 SAT score?

A 1020 on the SAT translates to a 19 on the ACT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 1020 SAT score?

Scoring a 1020 on the SAT places you in the 43rd percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 43% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 1.7 million students sit for the SAT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 731,000 students with only 969,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 152 colleges where your 1020 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. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 456 target schools (good chance), 279 reach (harder) schools and 348 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Rockford University

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Rockford, IL

Rockford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

1,181enrollment
$25,047net price
55%acceptance rate
840-1086SAT range
12-20ACT range
3.25Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance62%

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Presentation College

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Aberdeen, SD

Presentation College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

615enrollment
$27,553net price
76%acceptance rate
840-1130SAT range
19-22ACT range
3.07Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance79%

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Judson University

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Elgin, IL

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Judson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

973enrollment
$19,268net price
58%acceptance rate
910-1140SAT range
16-26ACT range
3.16Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance57%

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Trinity Christian College

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Palos Heights, IL

Trinity Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

908enrollment
$18,822net price
71%acceptance rate
910-1110SAT range
20-29ACT range
3.48Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance72%

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Clarke University

C

Dubuque, IA

Clarke University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

965enrollment
$27,275net price
85%acceptance rate
920-1160SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.36Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance84%

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Simpson College

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Indianola, IA

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Simpson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Iowa

1,151enrollment
$23,185net price
89%acceptance rate
890-1280SAT range
20-27ACT range
3.62Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Aug 15

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William Penn University

W

Oskaloosa, IA

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,473enrollment
$20,922net price
58%acceptance rate
850-1080SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.0Avg GPA

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Admission Chance65%

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Missouri Valley College

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Marshall, MO

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Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

#11 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

1,527enrollment
$18,450net price
61%acceptance rate
900-1130SAT range
16-20ACT range
3.04Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance62%

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Lake Erie College

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Painesville, OH

Lake Erie College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

906enrollment
$22,678net price
54%acceptance rate
1000-1170SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.19Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance42%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Malone University

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Canton, OH

Malone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,199enrollment
$21,571net price
78%acceptance rate
943-1190SAT range
18-23ACT range
3.49Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance74%

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Saint Norbert College

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De Pere, WI

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Saint Norbert College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

1,882enrollment
$26,983net price
84%acceptance rate
1010-1270SAT range
21-27ACT range
3.57Avg GPA

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Admission Chance74%

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Dordt College

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Sioux Center, IA

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Dordt College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1140 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#7 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

1,861enrollment
$27,375net price
88%acceptance rate
1020-1260SAT range
21-28ACT range
3.65Avg GPA

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Admission Chance79%

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Concordia University Seward

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Seward, NE

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Concordia University Seward

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

3,047enrollment
$23,067net price
91%acceptance rate
1000-1250SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.52Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance86%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Southwest Minnesota State University

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Marshall, MN

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

6,930enrollment
$15,004net price
92%acceptance rate
935-1102SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Aug 18

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Lourdes University

L

Sylvania, OH

Lourdes University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#29 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,136enrollment
$22,634net price
60%acceptance rate
850-1080SAT range
17-23ACT range
3.26Avg GPA

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Admission Chance67%

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University of Nebraska at Kearney

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Kearney, NE

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University of Nebraska at Kearney

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

6,041enrollment
$16,564net price
86%acceptance rate
1000-1200SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.24Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance79%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University

M

Mount Vernon, OH

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1100 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

1,941enrollment
$23,391net price
85%acceptance rate
963-1228SAT range
18-25ACT range
3.55Avg GPA

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Admission Chance80%

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Nebraska Wesleyan University

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Lincoln, NE

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Nebraska Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

1130 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Colleges in Nebraska

1,688enrollment
$25,201net price
81%acceptance rate
1010-1240SAT range
22-29ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Your 1020 SAT

Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Aug 15

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