Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| La James International College-Iowa City | Iowa City, IA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| E Q School of Hair Design | Council Bluffs, 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 |
| Total Look School of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy | Cresco, IA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $19,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCI Academy-Ames | $27,988 | - | 94% | 15:1 | 126 |
| La James International College-Davenport | $11,145 | - | 50% | 24:1 | 96 |
| La James International College-Iowa City | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| E Q School of Hair Design | $22,131 | - | 72% | 8:1 | 30 |
| Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake | $13,000 | - | 100% | 10:1 | 19 |
| Total Look School of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $19,273 | - | 0.00% | 5.50:1 | 23 |