<p>I have almost identical stats as yourself (IL, 2.78 UW and 26 ACT).</p>
<p>Try applying to less selective, but still highly respected universities such as:
University of Iliinois @ Chicago, Ohio University, Western Michigan University, and Illinois State University.</p>
<p>Some others to consider on top of the above:
Miami University
Bradley University (I’ve been accepted here so far)
Valparaiso University (Denied here =’[)
SIU (accepted)
NIU</p>
<p>Good Luck and please keep us updated!</p>