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 less than 2-year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology | Gaithersburg, MD | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Baltimore Studio of Hair Design | Baltimore, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Fortis Institute-Towson | Towson, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Hair Academy | New Carrollton, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie | Glen Burnie, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Baltimore Studio of Hair Design | $19,650 | - | - | 25:1 | 43 |
| Fortis Institute-Towson | $16,779 | - | - | 29:1 | 382 |
| Hair Academy | $21,620 | - | - | 25:1 | 265 |
| Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie | $19,260 | - | - | 15:1 | 81 |
| Average | $15,000 | - | 0.00% | 7.00:1 | 25 |