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<p>Definitely should be better at Purdue. Their middle 50% ACT in 2012 was 24-30, which puts you in the top quartile. Their average GPA was 3.7; your unweighted GPA would put you in their third quartile, but given your ACT strength and their relatively high admit rate, you’re probably OK. I don’t have engineering-specific admissions figures, but as at UIUC, they’re probably higher than the university as a whole. It’s no sure thing, but I’d call it a match–if you can afford it. Great engineering school.</p>
<p>Wisconsin actually has a lower admit rate (50%) than UIUC, but its middle 50% ACT scores are a bit lower (26-30). On the other hand, it average HS GPA is higher (3.84). Again, I don’t have engineering-specific breakdowns. I’d guess it’s a bit of a crapshoot, but worth a shot. Very good engineering, great college town, a bit of a party school (well, that’s an understatement; let’s be honest, it’s a party school), great sports scene. They do enroll a lot of students from Illinois, and many from Minnesota; the Minnesotans get a break on tuition due to a reciprocity agreement, Illinoisans pay full OOS tuition.</p>
<p>I’d recommend applying to a range of schools. You should be in good shape at places like Bradley, Valparaiso, and Iowa State, all with very respectable engineering programs. Purdue I’m going to say is in the high match range, possibly low reach. Wisconsin and UIUC will be reachier, but worth a shot. Good luck!</p>