The number of US universities that require or recommend calculus while in high school for frosh applicants is small. A list from a few years ago: What US universities explicitly state that calculus is required or expected for frosh applicants? - #20 by ucbalumnus
It may also matter that you could not take calculus because of middle school placement, compared to a student who took precalculus in 11th grade or earlier and opted out of calculus in 12th grade.