Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Fortis Institute-Towson and similar schools. Of the schools, 3 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Fortis Institute-Towson and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Robert Paul Academy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences | Timonium, MD | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Columbia Institute | Silver Spring, MD | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup | Jessup, 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 Comparison between Fortis Institute-Towson and similar schools is $14,564 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 | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Towson | $16,779 | - | - | 29:1 | 382 |
| Hair Academy | $21,620 | - | - | 25:1 | 265 |
| Robert Paul Academy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Columbia Institute | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup | $18,800 | - | - | 20:1 | 121 |
| Average | $14,564 | - | 71.00% | 11.33:1 | 40 |