Is it easier to get accepted into college as a veteran?

Yes because they want your money. So be careful and choose wisely.

Many colleges view veteran status as a plus for admissions and those that don't should!

The expanded answer is "results vary". The higher end schools tend not to care so long as you can pay and meet the entry criteria. Public schools more frequently provide bennies like "in state" status for non residents. A number of schools have multi state agreements to keep the tuition down and access up. On the opposite end, the uber liberal campuses culturally prefer you not apply. One easy tell is to take a look at the varied Board of Trustees out there. Regardless of partisan or nonpartisan, members who are Vets tend to support Vet friendly policies. Bottom line, any school web site will tell you if there's breaks for the Vets. If they're silent, most likely not.