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 less than 2-year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award Beauty School | Hagerstown, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Aveda Institute-Maryland | Bel Air, 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 |
| Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills | Owings Mills, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Hair Expressions Academy | Rockville, MD | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 00/00/0000) | ||
| Frederick School of Cosmetology | Frederick, MD | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $17,475 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award Beauty School | $24,000 | - | 65% | 25:1 | 94 |
| Aveda Institute-Maryland | $12,125 | - | 97% | 15:1 | 77 |
| Fortis Institute-Towson | $16,669 | - | 44% | 35:1 | 354 |
| Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills | $19,260 | - | 39% | 12:1 | 121 |
| Hair Expressions Academy | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 00/00/0000) | ||||
| Frederick School of Cosmetology | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $17,475 | - | 84.00% | 12.50:1 | 30 |
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