Pacific Northwestern Colleges for a 16 on the ACT
With a 16 ACT, you are competitive at 34 four-year colleges in the Pacific Northwest (3 target, 12 reach, 19 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 890 SAT.
Colleges in the Pacific Northwest 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.
Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)
Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average ACT scores; admission is possible but more competitive.
Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)
Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 16; you have a very high chance of acceptance.
View the full list of colleges that accept a 16 ACT in the Pacific Northwest
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