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1. University of Michigan

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University of Michigan

Ann Aarbor, MI • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$16,736

Out-of-State

$55,658

Acceptance Rate18%

University of Michigan is a public, state university in the city of Ann Aarbor, Michigan. UMich Ann Arbor was founded in 1817. The university currently enrolls around 51,225 students per year, including 32,759 undergraduates.

UMich Ann Arbor Acceptance Rate 2021

It is very difficult to get into UMich Ann Arbor. Around 18% of applicants get into UMich Ann Arbor each year. In 2021, 14,914 out of 84,289 total applicants were accepted.

University of Michigan Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	18%
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 located in the city of Ann Aarbor, Michigan, near Detroit.

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

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2. University of Wisconsin-Madison

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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$10,796

Out-of-State

$39,427

Acceptance Rate49%

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public, state university in the city of Madison, Wisconsin. UW Madison was founded in 1848. The university enrolls around 49,886 students a year, including 37,230 undergraduates.

UW Madison Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into UW Madison. In 2022, UW Madison accepted 49% of applicants. In 2022, 60,260 students applied to UW Madison and 29,546 were admitted.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	49%
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	18%

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

If you are interested in seeing 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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3. University of Cincinnati

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University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$13,570

Out-of-State

$30,582

Acceptance Rate85%

University of Cincinnati is a public, state university in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. University of Cincinnati was founded in 1819. The college enrolls around 40,281 students a year, including 28,999 undergrad students.

University of Cincinnati Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Cincinnati. Around 85% of applicants get into University of Cincinnati each year. In 2022, 25,949 students applied to University of Cincinnati and 22,039 were admitted.

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 Cincinnati.

If you want to see University of Cincinnati for yourself, 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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4. Purdue University

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Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$9,992

Out-of-State

$28,794

Acceptance Rate53%

Purdue University is a public, state university in the suburb of West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue was founded in 1869. The college enrolls around 50,884 students per year, including 38,218 undergraduates.

Purdue Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Purdue. The acceptance rate at Purdue is 53%. Out of 68,309 applications received in 2022, 35,995 students were offered admission.

Purdue University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	53%
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	67%

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Purdue University is located in the town of West Lafayette, Indiana, near Indianapolis.

If you are interested in seeing Purdue for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 65 to West Lafayette, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Indianapolis International.

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

5. Penn State - University Park

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Penn State - University Park

University Park, PA • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$20,221

Out-of-State

$40,175

Acceptance Rate55%

Penn State - University Park is a public, state university in the town of University Park, Pennsylvania. Penn State was founded in 1855. The college currently enrolls around 48,765 students per year, including 41,805 undergraduates.

Penn State Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into Penn State. The acceptance rate at Penn State is 55%. Out of 85,784 applications received in 2022, 47,360 students were offered admission.

Penn State - University Park Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	55%
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	38%

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Penn State - University Park is located in University Park, Pennsylvania, near Harrisburg.

If you would like to see Penn State for yourself, be sure to 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.

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6. Indiana University Bloomington

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Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, IN • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$11,790

Out-of-State

$40,482

Acceptance Rate83%

Indiana University Bloomington is a public, state university in the town of Bloomington, Indiana. IU Bloomington was founded in 1820. The university enrolls around 47,005 students a year, including 35,696 undergraduate students.

IU Bloomington Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into IU Bloomington. IU Bloomington admitted 83% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 50,016 students applied to IU Bloomington and 41,272 were admitted.

Indiana University Bloomington Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	83%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	38.2%

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Indiana University Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana, near Indianapolis.

If you are interested in seeing IU Bloomington for yourself, be sure to 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.

7. Case Western Reserve University

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Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$65,351

Out-of-State

$65,351

Acceptance Rate27%

Case Western Reserve University is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Cleveland, Ohio. Case Western Reserve was founded in 1826. The college currently enrolls around 12,201 students per year, including 6,017 undergraduates.

Case Western Reserve Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into Case Western Reserve. The acceptance rate at Case Western Reserve is 27%. In 2022, 10,607 out of 38,701 total applicants were accepted.

Case Western Reserve University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	27%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	33%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	32%
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	32%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	42%

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Case Western Reserve University is located in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, near Cleveland.

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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.

8. Miami University

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Miami University

Oxford, OH • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$17,808

Out-of-State

$40,024

Acceptance Rate88%

Miami University is a public, state university in the town of Oxford, Ohio. Miami of Ohio was founded in 1809. The college enrolls around 19,107 students a year, including 17,075 undergraduates.

Miami of Ohio Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Miami of Ohio. Around 88% of applicants get into Miami of Ohio each year. In 2022, 30,367 students applied to Miami of Ohio and 26,699 were admitted.

Miami University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	88%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	88%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.9
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	20%

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Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio, near Cincinnati.

If you are interested in seeing 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.

9. Ohio University

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Ohio University

Athens, OH • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$5,968

Out-of-State

$23,720

Acceptance Rate87%

Ohio University is a public, state university in the town of Athens, Ohio. Ohio University was founded in 1804. The university enrolls around 23,893 students a year, including 17,875 undergraduates.

Ohio University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Ohio University. Around 87% of applicants get into Ohio University each year. In 2022, 21,610 out of 24,978 total applicants were accepted.

Ohio University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	87%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	97%
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	97%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	13%

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Ohio University is located in Athens, Ohio,.

If you are interested in seeing 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.

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10. University of Dayton

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University of Dayton

Dayton, OH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$47,600

Out-of-State

$47,600

Acceptance Rate74%

University of Dayton is a private, religious university in the suburb of Dayton, Ohio. University of Dayton was founded in 1850. The college currently enrolls around 11,674 students a year, including 8,498 undergrad students.

University of Dayton Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Dayton. University of Dayton admitted 74% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 13,795 out of 18,566 total applicants were accepted.

University of Dayton Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	74%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	5%
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	5%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	17%

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University of Dayton is located in the town of Dayton, Ohio, in the suburbs of Cincinnati.

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

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1. University of Michigan

$16,736

$55,658

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2. University of Wisconsin-Madison

$10,796

$39,427

UW Madison Acceptance Rate 2022

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3. University of Cincinnati

$13,570

$30,582

University of Cincinnati Acceptance Rate 2022

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4. Purdue University

$9,992

$28,794

Purdue Acceptance Rate

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5. Penn State - University Park

$20,221

$40,175

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6. Indiana University Bloomington

$11,790

$40,482

IU Bloomington Acceptance Rate

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7. Case Western Reserve University

$65,351

$65,351

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8. Miami University

$17,808

$40,024

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9. Ohio University

$5,968

$23,720

Ohio University Acceptance Rate

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10. University of Dayton

$47,600

$47,600

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