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 less than 2-year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Cosmetology Institute | Charleston, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill | Rock Hill, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Aiken School of Cosmetology and Barbering | Aiken, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia | West Columbia, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Arclabs | Piedmont, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| International Diving Institute | North Charleston, SC | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $21,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Cosmetology Institute | $19,500 | - | - | 15:1 | 101 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill | $8,470 | - | - | 20:1 | 174 |
| Aiken School of Cosmetology and Barbering | $16,000 | - | 74% | 20:1 | 72 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia | $17,600 | - | - | 16:1 | 236 |
| Arclabs | $18,900 | - | - | 16:1 | 503 |
| International Diving Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $21,250 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 75 |