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Overview |
CCAD | Wright State | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 918 | 9,884 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $11,138 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $20,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,450 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,900 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,807 | $7,890 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
CCAD | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 867 | 8,894 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 8,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 17.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 913/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
CCAD | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CCAD | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (9,884 students vs. 918 students)
CCAD vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Wright State?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 251.5% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $11,138.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.5% higher at CCAD than Wright State University Main Campus ($39,150.00 vs. $20,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than CCAD ($15,400 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 5% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,900 vs. $11,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Wright State University Main Campus (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 176.4% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($21,807 vs. $7,890)
CCAD vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or CCAD .
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than CCAD (71.7%)
CCAD vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Wright State? 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 Wright State and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $5,300 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,100)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/