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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Institute of Travel, Inc. | Crystal Lake, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Gem City College | Quincy, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Hair Professionals Career College | Sycamore, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Cortiva Institute-Chicago | Chicago, IL | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Estelle Medical Academy | Skokie, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Normal | Normal, IL | 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 $15,760 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Institute of Travel, Inc. | $17,025 | - | - | 15:1 | 274 |
| Gem City College | $19,425 | - | - | 11:1 | 41 |
| Hair Professionals Career College | $17,550 | - | - | 16:1 | 62 |
| Cortiva Institute-Chicago | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Estelle Medical Academy | $9,180 | - | - | 14:1 | 64 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Normal | $18,668 | - | - | 16:1 | 92 |
| Average | $15,760 | - | 0.00% | 15.00:1 | 180 |