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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merryfield School of Pet Grooming | Oakland Park, FL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Bene's Career Academy | New Port Richey, FL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne | Melbourne, FL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| American Academy of Cosmetology | Orange Park, FL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Ft Myers | Fort Myers, FL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| International Hair and Barber Academy | Boca Raton, FL | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $12,700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merryfield School of Pet Grooming | $10,800 | - | - | 9:1 | 63 |
| Bene's Career Academy | $16,950 | - | - | 10:1 | 244 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne | $14,520 | - | - | 15:1 | 115 |
| American Academy of Cosmetology | $16,150 | - | - | 13:1 | 112 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Ft Myers | $17,925 | - | - | 10:1 | 95 |
| International Hair and Barber Academy | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,700 | - | 0.00% | 20.00:1 | 36 |