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Overview |
BGSU | CCAD | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,027 | 918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,611 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,600 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $11,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,987 | $30,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,795 | $21,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
BGSU | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,629 | 867 | ||
| Admitted | 15,016 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BGSU | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
BGSU | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
BGSU | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 22% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (17,027 students vs. 918 students)
BGSU vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 237.2% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $11,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at CCAD than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($39,150.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than CCAD ($20,987 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 2.9% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,450 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 147.9% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($21,807 vs. $8,795)
BGSU vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or BGSU .
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CCAD (71.7%)
BGSU vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU or CCAD? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CCAD and BGSU.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $5,500 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,100)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/