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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa | Ottumwa, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | - |
| E Q School of Hair Design | Council Bluffs, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| 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 |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines | West Des Moines, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa | $17,640 | - | 38% | 4:1 | 10 |
| E Q School of Hair Design | $22,131 | - | 72% | 8:1 | 30 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls | $16,900 | - | 70% | 24:1 | 94 |
| Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake | $13,000 | - | 100% | 10:1 | 19 |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines | $21,100 | - | 100% | 15:1 | 180 |
| Average | $21,977 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 22 |