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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 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-Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| PCI Academy-Ames | Ames, 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | $19,756 | - | 66% | 6:1 | 77 |
| PCI Academy-Ames | $27,988 | - | 94% | 15:1 | 126 |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines | $21,100 | - | 100% | 15:1 | 180 |
| PCI Academy-Iowa City | $27,988 | - | - | 12:1 | 73 |
| Average | $21,977 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 22 |