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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La James International College-Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology | Mason City, 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 |
| La James International College-Davenport | Davenport, 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 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Iowa City | Iowa City, IA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/28/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $19,361 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La James International College-Cedar Falls | $11,145 | - | 44% | 13:1 | 39 |
| La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology | $20,650 | - | 71% | 7:1 | 59 |
| PCI Academy-Ames | $27,988 | - | 94% | 15:1 | 126 |
| La James International College-Davenport | $11,145 | - | 50% | 24:1 | 96 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls | $16,900 | - | 70% | 24:1 | 94 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Iowa City | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/28/2018) | ||||
| Average | $19,361 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 18 |