Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are less than 2-year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Career Academy of Hair Design | Springdale, AR | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Searcy Beauty College | Searcy, AR | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Credence Institute of Beauty | Crossett, AR | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/18/2018) | ||
| Academy of Professional Cosmetology | Rogers, AR | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| C. Alexander School of Cosmetology | Little Rock, AR | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,000 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock | $19,455 | - | - | 20:1 | 98 |
| Career Academy of Hair Design | $18,195 | - | - | 8:1 | 230 |
| Searcy Beauty College | $16,000 | - | - | 25:1 | 84 |
| Credence Institute of Beauty | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/18/2018) | ||||
| Academy of Professional Cosmetology | $7,260 | - | - | 25:1 | 135 |
| C. Alexander School of Cosmetology | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $15,000 | - | 0.00% | 2.50:1 | 16 |