Midwestern Colleges for a 16 on the ACT
With a 16 ACT, you are competitive at 282 four-year colleges in the Midwest (31 target, 169 reach, 82 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 890 SAT.
Colleges in the Midwest for a 16 ACT
Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)
Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 16 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.
| College | ACT Range | Avg ACT | Acceptance Rate | Your Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Central State University
Wilberforce, OH |
14-18 | 16 | 99% | Medium |
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Chicago State University
Chicago, IL |
15-19 | 17 | 43% | Medium |
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Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL |
15-21 | 18 | 75% | Medium |
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Dominican University
River Forest, IL |
16-26 | 21 | 90% | Medium |
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Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN |
16-24 | 20 | 98% | Medium |
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Stephens College
Columbia, MO |
16-23 | 19 | 77% | Medium |
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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO |
16-21 | 18 | 74% | Medium |
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Eureka College
Eureka, IL |
16-23 | 19 | 85% | Medium |
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Avila University
Kansas City, MO |
16-21 | 18 | 88% | Medium |
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Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI |
16-23 | 19 | 69% | Medium |
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Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH |
14-18 | 16 | 41% | Medium |
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Hiram College
Hiram, OH |
16-24 | 20 | 94% | Medium |
Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)
Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average ACT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.
| College | ACT Range | Avg ACT | Acceptance Rate | Your Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Iowa State University
Ames, IA |
21-28 | 24 | 89% | Low |
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Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI |
22-30 | 26 | 83% | Low |
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Ball State University
Muncie, IN |
20-24 | 22 | 85% | Low |
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA |
21-28 | 24 | 84% | Low |
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Illinois State University
Normal, IL |
21-27 | 24 | 88% | Low |
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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI |
21-27 | 24 | 90% | Low |
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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI |
20-27 | 23 | 85% | Low |
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Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL |
19-25 | 22 | 70% | Low |
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL |
18-25 | 21 | 87% | Low |
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University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI |
19-24 | 21 | 91% | Low |
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Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI |
19-24 | 21 | 69% | Low |
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Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH |
18-25 | 21 | 86% | Low |
Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)
Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 16; you have a very high chance of acceptance.
| College | ACT Range | Avg ACT | Acceptance Rate | Your Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN |
- | - | 100% | High |
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Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI |
19-26 | 22 | 100% | High |
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Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO |
- | - | 100% | High |
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Harris Stowe State University
Saint Louis, MO |
- | - | 100% | High |
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Columbia College
Columbia, MO |
- | - | 100% | High |
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Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Whiting, IN |
- | - | 100% | High |
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University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH |
- | - | 100% | High |
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Loras College
Dubuque, IA |
- | - | 100% | High |
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Franklin University
Columbus, OH |
- | - | 100% | High |
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Wright State University Lake Campus
Celina, OH |
18-24 | 21 | 100% | High |
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Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI |
- | - | 100% | High |
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Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO |
- | - | 100% | High |
View the full list of colleges that accept a 16 ACT in the Midwest
16 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion
Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 16 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.
| ACT Score | SAT Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 14 | 800 |
| 15 | 850 |
| 16 | 890 |
| 17 | 930 |
| 18 | 970 |
| 19 | 1010 |
Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.
Published: August 19, 2026