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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin's Beauty College Inc | Clarksville, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc | Knoxville, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Tennessee Academy of Cosmetology-Shelby Drive | Memphis, TN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/18/2018) | ||
| Empire Beauty School-Nashville | Brentwood, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville | Nashville, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Gould's Academy | Bartlett, TN | 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 $15,750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin's Beauty College Inc | $14,900 | - | - | 10:1 | 59 |
| Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc | $15,995 | - | - | 20:1 | 342 |
| Tennessee Academy of Cosmetology-Shelby Drive | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/18/2018) | ||||
| Empire Beauty School-Nashville | $17,145 | - | - | 18:1 | 91 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville | $19,460 | - | - | 7:1 | 45 |
| Gould's Academy | $18,650 | - | - | 11:1 | 174 |
| Average | $15,750 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 45 |