ACT
Questions claimed to be easier
Included science section
Essay (optional)
Out of 36 points
45 minutes per section
Most colleges accept it (more widely known in the east coast)
SAT
No science section
Out of 2400
9 graded sections
Essay mandatory
Six 25 minute sections, two 20 minute section, one 10 minute section
All colleges accept it (more widely known in the west coast)