Illinois Colleges for a 25 on the ACT

With a 25 ACT, you are competitive at 52 four-year colleges in Illinois (32 target, 4 reach, 16 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1210 SAT.

Colleges in Illinois for a 25 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 25 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
25-31 28 77% Medium

Chicago, IL

25-31 28 76% Medium
21-27 24 88% Medium
19-25 22 70% Medium
18-25 21 87% Medium

Peoria, IL

25-31 28 77% Medium

Romeoville, IL

20-27 23 71% Medium

Aurora, IL

21-29 25 81% Medium
20-27 23 97% Medium

Elmhurst, IL

23-30 26 74% Medium

Naperville, IL

24-29 26 77% Medium
21-27 24 86% 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
27-32 29 82% Low

Wheaton, IL

28-32 30 87% Low
26-32 29 55% Low

Lake Forest, IL

28-32 30 57% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 25; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance
15-19 17 43% High
15-21 18 75% High
18-24 21 71% High
18-24 21 84% High

Eureka, IL

16-23 19 85% High
18-24 21 100% High

Rockford, IL

17-23 20 93% High

Chicago, IL

- - 100% High

Chicago, IL

- - 100% High
- - 100% High
- - 100% High
15-20 17 89% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 25 ACT in Illinois

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25 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 25 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score SAT Equivalent
22 1110
23 1140
24 1180
25 1210
26 1240
27 1280
28 1310

Individual colleges may interpret scores slightly differently, so treat concordance as a guide rather than an exact rule.

Published: August 19, 2026