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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capri College-Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| American Hair Academy | Mt. Pleasant, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake | Spirit Lake, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| PCI Academy-Iowa City | Iowa City, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $21,977 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capri College-Dubuque | $19,180 | - | 71% | 11:1 | 175 |
| American Hair Academy | $17,590 | - | 71% | 10:1 | 20 |
| American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls | $16,900 | - | 70% | 24:1 | 94 |
| Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake | $13,000 | - | 100% | 10:1 | 19 |
| PCI Academy-Iowa City | $27,988 | - | - | 12:1 | 73 |
| Average | $21,977 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 22 |