Illinois Colleges for a 34 on the ACT

With a 34 ACT, you are competitive at 55 four-year colleges in Illinois (3 target, 2 reach, 50 safety). Your score is roughly equivalent to a 1500 SAT.

Colleges in Illinois for a 34 ACT

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have middle 50% ranges that include 34 - your score fits squarely in the admitted pool.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Champaign, IL

 30-34 32 42% Medium

Chicago, IL

 26-32 29 55% Medium

Bloomington, IL

 25-30 27 39% 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

Chicago, IL

 34-35 34 4% Low

Evanston, IL

 33-35 34 8% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average ACT scores well below 34; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College ACT Range Avg ACT Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Chicago, IL

 25-31 28 77% High

Chicago, IL

 27-32 29 82% High

Chicago, IL

 25-31 28 76% High

Normal, IL

 21-27 24 88% High

Dekalb, IL

 19-25 22 70% High

Wheaton, IL

 28-32 30 87% High

Carbondale, IL

 18-25 21 87% High

Peoria, IL

 25-31 28 77% High

Chicago, IL

 15-19 17 43% High

Chicago, IL

 15-21 18 75% High

Romeoville, IL

 20-27 23 71% High

Aurora, IL

 21-29 25 81% High
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34 ACT to SAT Equivalent Conversion

Colleges use concordance tables to compare SAT and ACT scores. The following table shows the 34 ACT to SAT equivalent and nearby scores for context. These conversions are approximate.

ACT Score SAT Equivalent
31 1400
32 1430
33 1460
34 1500
35 1540
36 1590

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

Published: August 19, 2026