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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura College-Newport News | Newport News, VA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Cortiva Institute-Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 11/30/2018) | ||
| Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics | Ashland, VA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage | Falls Church, VA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Esthetic Institute | Vienna, VA | 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 $12,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura College-Newport News | $16,637 | - | - | 15:1 | 209 |
| Cortiva Institute-Virginia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 11/30/2018) | ||||
| Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics | $9,950 | - | - | 9:1 | 24 |
| Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage | $12,250 | - | - | 10:1 | 139 |
| Empire Beauty School-Virginia Beach | $18,750 | - | - | 23:1 | 171 |
| The Esthetic Institute | $10,000 | - | - | 16:1 | 115 |
| Average | $12,685 | - | 0.00% | 30.00:1 | 60 |