Midwestern Colleges for a 18 on the ACT

What Midwestern colleges can I apply to with an ACT score of 18?

With a 18 on the ACT, these Midwestern colleges are a good match for your score

Looking at the most recent published freshman class ACT scores for all Midwestern colleges, we've found 88 schools where submitting a 18 with your college application places you around the middle ACT score range of admitted students' average ACT scores. They represent the most popular schools where you will be a competitive applicant and those which have historically accepted a 18 ACT score. You can view your reach schools and safety schools by using the admission chance filter. Keep in mind, an ACT score alone won't get you admitted. It's equally important to have the GPA that the college is expecting for incoming students.

Is a 18 a good ACT score?

You can probably do better than a score of 18. It places you in the bottom 38th percentile nationally out of the 2 million test takers of the ACT entrance exam. The score indicates you've done a below average job answering the questions on the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the test. Since your score is on the lower end of the range, consider taking a test prep course and re-taking the ACT to see if you can do better.

What is the SAT equivalent to a 18 ACT score?

For comparison purposes, a 18 on the ACT converts to a 970 on the SAT based on the College Board / ACT concordance. Not all colleges report both SAT and ACT score admission data so you should check our comparable listings for both standardized tests to find academically similar schools.

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List of 18 ACT Colleges

Displaying 64 colleges where your 18 ACT 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 174 target schools (good chance), 364 reach (harder) schools and 170 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Concordia University Ann Arbor
C
Ann Arbor, MI
Concordia University Ann Arbor

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT

#13 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,197enrollment
  • $25,779net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 2.2Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance39%
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Saint Cloud State University
S
Saint Cloud, MN
Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT

#7 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 13,928enrollment
  • $13,594net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 934-1194SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance84%
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Ferris State University
F
Big Rapids, MI
Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

21 Average ACT

#9 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 13,250enrollment
  • $13,097net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 930-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.29*Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance81%
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Chicago State University
C
Chicago, IL
 
Chicago State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

17 Average ACT

#11 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 2,964enrollment
  • $9,820net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 873-1030SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 2.98*Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance71%
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Northeastern Illinois University
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N
Chicago, IL
Northeastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT

#10 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 8,103enrollment
  • $14,941net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 910-1120SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance58%
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Aurora University
A
Aurora, IL
 
Aurora University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT

#29 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,005enrollment
  • $17,906net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 965-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.23*Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance81%
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Western Illinois University
W
Macomb, IL
Western Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT

#7 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 8,502enrollment
  • $15,802net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance46%
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Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
I
Fort Wayne, IN
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT

#9 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 10,139enrollment
  • $11,444net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance73%
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Purdue University Calumet Campus
P
Hammond, IN
 
Purdue University Calumet Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT

 

  • 9,194enrollment
  • $10,908net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 940-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance46%
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Augsburg College
A
Minneapolis, MN
Augsburg College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT

#12 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,419enrollment
  • $25,311net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1055-1305SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.27*Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance67%
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Youngstown State University
Y
Youngstown, OH
Youngstown State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT

#11 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 12,607enrollment
  • $11,616net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance54%
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Eastern Illinois University
E
Charleston, IL
Eastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT

#8 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 7,526enrollment
  • $14,146net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance42%
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Notre Dame College
N
Cleveland, OH
 
Notre Dame College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT

#34 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,700enrollment
  • $20,061net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 890-1110SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.09*Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance98%
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Marian University
M
Indianapolis, IN
Marian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT

#12 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 3,592enrollment
  • $20,572net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance51%
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University of Wisconsin Green Bay
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W
Green Bay, WI
University of Wisconsin Green Bay

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT

#11 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 8,566enrollment
  • $11,839net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance77%
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Indiana University South Bend
I
South Bend, IN
Indiana University South Bend

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT

#8 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 5,214enrollment
  • $8,962net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance71%
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Wright State University Main Campus
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W
Dayton, OH
 
Wright State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

21 Average ACT

#6 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 14,403enrollment
  • $15,251net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 973-1236SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance92%
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University of Dubuque
D
Dubuque, IA
 
University of Dubuque

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT

#19 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 2,385enrollment
  • $26,193net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 840-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 18 ACT
Admission Chance69%
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