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.

Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Public 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 4,682enrollment
  • $17,939net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance52%

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Concordia University Seward
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Seward, NE

Concordia University Seward

Private 4 Year

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22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#4 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 3,047enrollment
  • $23,067net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Northland College
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Ashland, WI

Northland College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

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  • 518enrollment
  • $23,252net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1121-1280SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance58%

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Southwest Minnesota State University
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Marshall, MN
 

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#9 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 6,930enrollment
  • $15,004net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 935-1102SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Aug 18

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Missouri Baptist University
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Missouri Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#10 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 5,231enrollment
  • $25,590net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance56%

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Lourdes University
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Sylvania, OH
 

Lourdes University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#29 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,136enrollment
  • $22,634net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance60%

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Fontbonne University
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Fontbonne University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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  • 944enrollment
  • $20,732net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance94%

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University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Kearney, NE

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Public 4 Year

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22 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 6,041enrollment
  • $16,564net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Aug 15

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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Mount Vernon, OH
 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#25 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,941enrollment
  • $23,391net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 963-1228SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance83%

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Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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Columbus, OH
 

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 766enrollment
  • $15,006net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance63%

Applications Due Jun 15

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Mount Marty College
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Yankton, SD
 

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

  • 1,252enrollment
  • $21,476net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 810-1050SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance62%

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Westminster College
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Fulton, MO
 

Westminster College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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  • 610enrollment
  • $26,768net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 930-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance71%

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Greenville University
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Greenville, IL

Greenville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#26 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,088enrollment
  • $20,718net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 809-1209SAT range
  • 15-28ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance93%

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Dakota Wesleyan University
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Mitchell, SD
 

Dakota Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

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  • 887enrollment
  • $19,825net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 950-1420SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance71%

Applications Due Aug 27

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Martin Luther College
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New Ulm, MN

Martin Luther College

Private 4 Year

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23 Average ACT Score

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  • 880enrollment
  • $22,293net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1051-1316SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance75%

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Black Hills State University
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Spearfish, SD

Black Hills State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#6 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,425enrollment
  • $16,782net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1085SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.22Estimated Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance96%

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Graceland University Lamoni
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Lamoni, IA
 

Graceland University Lamoni

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,237enrollment
  • $16,627net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance74%

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Northern State University
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Aberdeen, SD
 

Northern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#5 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,344enrollment
  • $17,264net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 800-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 20 ACT
Admission Chance74%

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