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1. University of Michigan

University of Michigan is a public, state college in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan. UMich Ann Arbor was founded in 1817. The college enrolls around 50,278 students per year, including 32,282 undergrad students.

UMich Ann Arbor Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into UMich Ann Arbor. Around 20% of applicants get into UMich Ann Arbor each year. In 2022, 16,071 out of 79,743 total applicants were accepted.

University of Michigan Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	20%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.9
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	54%

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University of Michigan is locatedin the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the city of Detroit.

If you want to see UMich Ann Arbor for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take I-94 to Ann Arbor, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$16,732

Out-of-State

$55,654

Acceptance Rate20%

2. University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public, state institution in the city of Madison, Wisconsin. UW Madison was founded in 1848. The college enrolls around 47,932 students per year, including 35,474 undergraduate students.

UW Madison Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into UW Madison. Around 60% of applicants get into UW Madison each year. In 2022, 53,829 students applied to UW Madison and 32,466 were admitted.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	60%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.9
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	15%

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University of Wisconsin-Madison is locatedin the city of Madison, Wisconsin, in the city of Milwaukee.

If you want to see UW Madison for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90/94 to Madison, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dane County Regional.

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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$12,211

Out-of-State

$40,099

Acceptance Rate60%

3. University of Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati is a public, state institution in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. University of Cincinnati was founded in 1819. The college enrolls around 40,281 students per year, including 28,910 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Cincinnati

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati admitted 85% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 25,949 applications received in 2022, 22,039 students were offered admission.

University of Cincinnati Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	85%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	10%

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University of Cincinnati is located in Cincinnati.

If you would like to see University of Cincinnati for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 71 and 75 to Cincinnati, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International.

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University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$14,276

Out-of-State

$29,610

Acceptance Rate85%

4. Purdue University

Purdue University is a public, state college in the suburb of West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue was founded in 1869. The college currently enrolls around 49,639 students per year, including 37,101 undergrads.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Purdue University

It is moderately difficult to get into Purdue. In 2022, Purdue accepted 69% of applicants. Out of 59,173 applications received in 2022, 40,759 students were offered admission.

Purdue University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	69%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	62%

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Purdue University is locatedin the town of West Lafayette, Indiana, near the city of Indianapolis.

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Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$9,992

Out-of-State

$28,794

Acceptance Rate69%

5. Penn State - University Park

Penn State - University Park is a public, state institution in the town of University Park, Pennsylvania. Penn State was founded in 1855. The college currently enrolls around 47,560 students per year, including 40,600 undergraduates.

Penn State Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into Penn State. The acceptance rate at Penn State is 58%. In 2022, 78,578 students applied to Penn State and 45,269 were admitted.

Penn State - University Park Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	58%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Test Optional	May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	37%

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Penn State - University Park is locatedin University Park, Pennsylvania, in Harrisburg.

If you would like to see Penn State for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Route 322 to University Park, or book a flight to the nearest airport, University Park.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Penn State - University Park and University Park are like without leaving home.

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Penn State - University Park

University Park, PA • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$18,898

Out-of-State

$36,476

Acceptance Rate58%

6. Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington is a public, state college in the town of Bloomington, Indiana. IU Bloomington was founded in 1820. The college currently enrolls around 45,328 students a year, including 34,253 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Indiana University Bloomington

It is moderately difficult to get into IU Bloomington. IU Bloomington admitted 85% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 46,498 students applied to IU Bloomington and 39,543 were admitted.

Indiana University Bloomington Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	85%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	39%

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Indiana University Bloomington is locatedin Bloomington, Indiana, near the city of Indianapolis.

If you are interested in seeing IU Bloomington for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 69 to Bloomington, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Indianapolis International Airport.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Indiana University Bloomington and Bloomington are like without leaving home.

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Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, IN • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$11,447

Out-of-State

$39,120

Acceptance Rate85%

7. Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University is a private, nonprofit college in the city of Cleveland, Ohio. Case Western Reserve was founded in 1826. The college enrolls around 12,143 students a year, including 5,793 undergraduates.

Case Western Reserve Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into Case Western Reserve. The acceptance rate at Case Western Reserve is 30%. Out of 30,665 applications received in 2022, 9,193 students were offered admission.

Case Western Reserve University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	30%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	36%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	39%

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Case Western Reserve University is locatedin the city of Cleveland, Ohio,.

If you want to see Case Western Reserve for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Cleveland, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cleveland Hopkins International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland are like without leaving home.

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Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$54,532

Out-of-State

$54,532

Acceptance Rate30%

8. Miami University

Miami University is a public, state college in the town of Oxford, Ohio. Miami of Ohio was founded in 1809. The college enrolls around 19,216 students a year, including 16,977 undergrads.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Miami University

It is moderately difficult to get into Miami of Ohio. Miami of Ohio admitted 89% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 26,571 out of 29,990 total applicants were accepted.

Miami University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	89%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	95%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	98%
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	98%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	18%

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Miami University is locatedin Oxford, Ohio, in the city of Cincinnati.

If you want to see Miami of Ohio for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to Oxford, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Miami University and Oxford are like without leaving home.

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Miami University

Oxford, OH • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$17,464

Out-of-State

$38,493

Acceptance Rate89%

9. Ohio University

Ohio University is a public, state institution in the town of Athens, Ohio. Ohio University was founded in 1804. The college currently enrolls around 24,429 students a year, including 18,031 undergraduates.

Ohio University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Ohio University. In 2022, Ohio University accepted 89% of applicants. In 2022, 19,245 out of 21,733 total applicants were accepted.

Ohio University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	89%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.6
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	12%

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Ohio University is locatedin Athens, Ohio,.

If you want to see Ohio University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Route 33 and U.S. Route 50 to Athens, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Glenn International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Ohio University and Athens are like without leaving home.

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Ohio University

Athens, OH • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$12,840

Out-of-State

$22,810

Acceptance Rate89%

10. University of Dayton

University of Dayton is a private, religious college in the suburb of Dayton, Ohio. University of Dayton was founded in 1850. The college currently enrolls around 11,971 students a year, including 8,637 undergrads.

University of Dayton Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Dayton. The acceptance rate at University of Dayton is 81%. In 2022, 13,919 out of 17,260 total applicants were accepted.

University of Dayton Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	81%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	92%
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	92%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	13%

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University of Dayton is locatedin the town of Dayton, Ohio, in the city of Cincinnati.

If you would like to see University of Dayton for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Dayton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dayton International.

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University of Dayton

Dayton, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$44,100

Out-of-State

$44,100

Acceptance Rate81%

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If You Like Ohio State, Also Consider...

1. University of Michigan

UMich Ann Arbor Acceptance Rate 2022

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$16,732

$55,654

2. University of Wisconsin-Madison

UW Madison Acceptance Rate

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$12,211

$40,099

3. University of Cincinnati

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Cincinnati

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$14,276

$29,610

4. Purdue University

2022 Acceptance Rate for Purdue University

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$9,992

$28,794

5. Penn State - University Park

Penn State Acceptance Rate 2022

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$18,898

$36,476

6. Indiana University Bloomington

2022 Acceptance Rate for Indiana University Bloomington

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$11,447

$39,120

7. Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve Acceptance Rate

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$54,532

$54,532

8. Miami University

2022 Acceptance Rate for Miami University

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$17,464

$38,493

9. Ohio University

Ohio University Acceptance Rate

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$12,840

$22,810

10. University of Dayton

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$44,100

$44,100

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