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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology | Gaithersburg, MD | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Montgomery Beauty School | Silver Spring, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Blades School of Hair Design | California, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Hair Academy II | Hillcrest Heights, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | Frederick, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Columbia Institute | Silver Spring, MD | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $12,470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Montgomery Beauty School | $24,000 | - | - | 20:1 | 83 |
| Blades School of Hair Design | $17,125 | - | - | 13:1 | 28 |
| Hair Academy II | $24,000 | - | - | 25:1 | 206 |
| The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | $20,940 | - | - | 11:1 | 169 |
| Columbia Institute | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,470 | - | 71.00% | 12.50:1 | 44 |