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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La James International College-Johnston | Johnston, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| La James International College-Ft Dodge | Fort Dodge, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| PCI Academy-Ames | Ames, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Vatterott College-Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/08/2018) | ||
| Ross College-Davenport | Davenport, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake | Spirit Lake, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,982 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La James International College-Johnston | $19,311 | - | 65% | 14:1 | 57 |
| La James International College-Ft Dodge | $19,311 | - | 100% | 11:1 | 21 |
| PCI Academy-Ames | $27,988 | - | 94% | 15:1 | 126 |
| Vatterott College-Des Moines | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/08/2018) | ||||
| Ross College-Davenport | $16,297 | - | 61% | 8:1 | 28 |
| Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake | $13,000 | - | 100% | 10:1 | 19 |
| Average | $11,982 | - | 0.00% | 7.00:1 | 34 |