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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley | Moosic, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Empire Beauty School-Hanover | Hanover, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Chambersburg Beauty School | Chambersburg, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| CDE Career Institute | Tannersville, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $18,380 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley | $17,500 | - | - | 23:1 | 141 |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Empire Beauty School-Hanover | $17,500 | - | - | 12:1 | 49 |
| Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia | $28,283 | - | - | 35:1 | 393 |
| Chambersburg Beauty School | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| CDE Career Institute | $11,369 | - | - | 32:1 | 281 |
| Average | $18,380 | - | 0.00% | 22.50:1 | 242 |