Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was 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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Hair Academy | Mt. Pleasant, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa | Ottumwa, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | - |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City | Sioux City, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Iowa City | Iowa City, IA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/28/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $19,361 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Hair Academy | $17,590 | - | 71% | 10:1 | 20 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | $19,756 | - | 66% | 6:1 | 77 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa | $17,640 | - | 38% | 4:1 | 10 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City | $19,756 | - | 66% | 3:1 | 13 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls | $16,900 | - | 70% | 24:1 | 94 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Iowa City | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/28/2018) | ||||
| Average | $19,361 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 18 |