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Compare colleges and universities by test scores, acceptance rates, and tuition

Explore college and university opportunities across the U.S.

Acely's college admissions directory helps students and families compare acceptance rates, SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, financial aid and scholarship opportunities across U.S. colleges and universities. Use this interactive resource to determine what may be safety, target, or reach schools based on your current test scores and your preferences.

Data sourced from Peterson's annual survey of undergraduate institutions. Data last updated: May 2026

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  1. Public
    Large

    Purdue University

    West Lafayette, IN
    SAT Range1210 to 1470
    ACT Range27 to 34
    Average GPA3.8
    Acceptance Rate49.8%
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  2. Private not-for-profit
    Medium

    Brown University

    Providence, RI
    SAT Range1510 to 1560
    ACT Range34 to 35
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate5.4%
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  3. Private not-for-profit
    Medium

    Rice University

    Houston, TX
    SAT Range1510 to 1560
    ACT Range34 to 35
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate8%
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  4. Private not-for-profit
    Medium

    Georgetown University

    Washington, DC
    SAT Range1400 to 1540
    ACT Range31 to 35
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate12.9%
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  5. Public
    Large

    Penn State University Park

    University Park, PA
    SAT Range1250 to 1410
    ACT Range27 to 32
    Average GPA3.8
    Acceptance Rate60.6%
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  6. Private not-for-profit
    Medium

    Colgate University

    Hamilton, NY
    SAT Range1450 to 1530
    ACT Range33 to 34
    Average GPA3.9
    Acceptance Rate13.9%
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  7. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Davidson College

    Davidson, NC
    SAT Range1350 to 1500
    ACT Range31 to 34
    Average GPA3.9
    Acceptance Rate13.4%
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  8. Private not-for-profit
    Medium
    SAT Range1430 to 1510
    ACT Range33 to 35
    Average GPA3.8
    Acceptance Rate22.2%
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  9. Public
    Large
    SAT Range1410 to 1520
    ACT Range32 to 35
    Average GPA4.4
    Acceptance Rate44.8%
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  10. Public
    Large
    SAT Range1210 to 1360
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPA4.2
    Acceptance Rate41.6%
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