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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon School of Cosmetology-Alameda | Alameda, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| California Beauty School | Modesto, CA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Lu Ross Academy | Ventura, CA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| National Career Education | Citrus Heights, CA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Palladium Technical Academy Inc | Temple City, CA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| MIXED Institute of Cosmetology & Barber | Sacramento, CA | 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 $8,700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon School of Cosmetology-Alameda | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| California Beauty School | $6,700 | - | - | 14:1 | 55 |
| Lu Ross Academy | $19,170 | - | - | 20:1 | 263 |
| National Career Education | $16,002 | - | - | 34:1 | 342 |
| Palladium Technical Academy Inc | $15,000 | - | - | 7:1 | 38 |
| MIXED Institute of Cosmetology & Barber | $14,810 | - | - | 12:1 | 128 |
| Average | $8,700 | - | 0.00% | 22.00:1 | 118 |