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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. Private not-for-profit
    Small
    SAT Range990 to 1215
    ACT Range21 to 27
    Average GPA3.7
    Acceptance Rate86.6%
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  2. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Cornell College

    Mount Vernon, IA
    SAT Range1130 to 1260
    ACT Range23 to 30
    Average GPA3.6
    Acceptance Rate79.9%
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  3. Private not-for-profit
    Small
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT Range18 to 20
    Average GPA3.5
    Acceptance Rate67.3%
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  4. Private not-for-profit
    Small
    SAT Range1020 to 1250
    ACT Range22 to 27
    Average GPA3.6
    Acceptance Rate79.8%
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  5. Public
    Small
    SAT Range820 to 1420
    ACT Range15 to 19
    Average GPA3.3
    Acceptance Rate86.9%
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  6. Public
    Medium
    SAT Range880 to 1090
    ACT Range15 to 20
    Average GPA3.4
    Acceptance Rate64.6%
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  7. Public
    Medium
    SAT Range890 to 1090
    ACT Range15 to 19
    Average GPA3.0
    Acceptance Rate68.5%
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  8. SAT Range990 to 1293
    ACT Range23 to 28
    Average GPA3.4
    Acceptance Rate91.6%
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  9. Private not-for-profit
    Small
    SAT Range930 to 1090
    ACT Range19 to 24
    Average GPA3.4
    Acceptance Rate79.1%
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  10. SAT Range1210 to 1340
    ACT Range26 to 31
    Average GPA3.6
    Acceptance Rate66.5%
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