Best colleges in Columbus

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- Niche Grade: C+
- Acceptance Rate: 73%
- Undergrad enrollment: 1,678 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 980-1190

#7. Capital University
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- Niche Grade: C+
- Acceptance Rate: 71%
- Undergrad enrollment: 871 (9:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 970-1220

#6. Columbus College of Art & Design
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Acceptance Rate: 51%
- Undergrad enrollment: 1,441 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1110-1360

#5. Ohio Wesleyan University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Undergrad enrollment: 742 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1000-1140

#4. Ohio Dominican University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Undergrad enrollment: 1,977 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: unavailable

#3. Franklin University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Undergrad enrollment: 1,990 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1020-1260

#2. Otterbein University
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- Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance Rate: 51%
- Undergrad enrollment: 41,983 (7:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1330-1480

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 77 metros.

#1. The Ohio State University
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