Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Johnson admits 65% vs. 68% at Columbus College of Art & Design
Acceptance rate - 2
Johnson's yield is 0 pts higher than Columbus College of Art & Design's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- JohnsonAccessible
- Columbus College of Art & DesignSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- JohnsonTest-optional
- Columbus College of Art & DesignTest-blind
How they read a record
Johnson
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Columbus College of Art & Design
GPA is required.
What they look at
| Factor | Johnson | Columbus College of Art & Design |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why

