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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 and Nails-Columbia | Columbia, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Sumter Beauty College | Sumter, SC | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Columbia Academy of Cosmetology | West Columbia, SC | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/31/2018) | ||
| Barber Tech Academy | Orangeburg, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Personal Touch Beauty and Barber College | Kingstree, SC | 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 $14,588 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 and Nails-Columbia | $18,300 | - | - | 20:1 | 124 |
| Sumter Beauty College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Columbia Academy of Cosmetology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/31/2018) | ||||
| Barber Tech Academy | $16,825 | - | - | 18:1 | 65 |
| Personal Touch Beauty and Barber College | $16,500 | - | - | 3:1 | 8 |
| Average | $14,588 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 28 |