Midwestern Colleges for a 20 on the ACT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 20 ACT score?

These Midwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 20 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 183 Midwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 20 ACT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good ACT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of ACT scores from students admitted to all Midwestern colleges

Is a 20 ACT good?

A score of 20 is about average. It situates you in the top 51st percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your about average performance in answering questions in the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the exam. The ACT is scored out of a maximum of 36 and a minimum of 1, meaning your 20 score represents 56% of the total possible points. If a 20 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 20

Let's examine how a 20 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 20 is 0.3 points (1%) lower than the average male ACT score of 20.3
  • Female: A 20 is 0.6 points (3%) lower than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 20 is 1.7 points (8%) lower than the average white ACT score of 21.7
  • Black: A 20 is 3.7 points (23%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
  • Hispanic: A 20 is 1.7 points (9%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
  • Asian: A 20 is 4.9 points (20%) lower than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
  • Pacific Islander: A 20 is 2.8 points (16%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 20 is 3.1 points (18%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
  • Two or more races: A 20 is 0.6 points (3%) lower than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

  • All Students: A 20 is 0.3 points lower than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 20 ACT score?

A 20 on the ACT translates to a 1040 on the SAT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 20 ACT score?

Scoring a 20 on the ACT places you in the 51st percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 51% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 2 million students sit for the ACT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 1,020,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 980,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 183 colleges where your 20 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 534 target schools (good chance), 234 reach (harder) schools and 339 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Wisconsin Superior
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Superior, WI

University of Wisconsin Superior

Public 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 2,710enrollment
  • $12,908net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Aug 1

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College of Saint Benedict
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Saint Joseph, MN

College of Saint Benedict

Private 4 Year

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23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#8 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,470enrollment
  • $28,746net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1055-1245SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance81%

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Midland University
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Fremont, NE

Midland University

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,615enrollment
  • $22,377net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 950-1210SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance61%

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Marian University
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Fond Du Lac, WI
 

Marian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,340enrollment
  • $25,394net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 800-1080SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance72%

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Buena Vista University
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Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,973enrollment
  • $19,204net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance64%

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Culver Stockton College
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Canton, MO
 

Culver Stockton College

Private 4 Year

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22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 999enrollment
  • $20,522net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1080SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance95%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Rockford University
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Rockford, IL
 

Rockford University

Private 4 Year

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16 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,181enrollment
  • $25,047net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 840-1086SAT range
  • 12-20ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance70%

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Presentation College
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Aberdeen, SD
 

Presentation College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 615enrollment
  • $27,553net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 840-1130SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance76%

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Judson University
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Elgin, IL

Judson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 973enrollment
  • $19,268net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 910-1140SAT range
  • 16-26ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance55%

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Trinity Christian College
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Palos Heights, IL
 

Trinity Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 908enrollment
  • $18,822net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance58%

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Clarke University
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Dubuque, IA
 

Clarke University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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  • 965enrollment
  • $27,275net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 920-1160SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance85%

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Simpson College
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Indianola, IA

Simpson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,151enrollment
  • $23,185net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 890-1280SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance82%

Applications Due Aug 15

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William Penn University
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Oskaloosa, IA
 

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

18 Average ACT Score

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,473enrollment
  • $20,922net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance70%

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Missouri Valley College
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Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

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18 Average ACT Score

 

#11 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $18,450net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance75%

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Lake Erie College
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Painesville, OH
 

Lake Erie College

Private 4 Year

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23 Average ACT Score

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  • 906enrollment
  • $22,678net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1170SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance38%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Malone University
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Canton, OH
 

Malone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#23 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,199enrollment
  • $21,571net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 943-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance78%

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Cottey College
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Nevada, MO

Cottey College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 311enrollment
  • $17,123net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1120SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance69%

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Iowa Wesleyan College
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Mount Pleasant, IA

Iowa Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 871enrollment
  • $20,074net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 830-1010SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Aug 15

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