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 less than 2-year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca | West Seneca, NY | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-Manhattan | New York, NY | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Carsten Institute of Cosmetology | New York, NY | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute | Levittown, NY | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Access Careers | Hempstead, NY | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Professional Culinary Academy | Buffalo, NY | 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 $16,350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca | $9,000 | - | - | 20:1 | 73 |
| Empire Beauty School-Manhattan | $14,250 | - | - | 22:1 | 317 |
| Carsten Institute of Cosmetology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute | $10,995 | - | - | 8:1 | 175 |
| Access Careers | $1,500 | - | - | 20:1 | 266 |
| Professional Culinary Academy | $10,100 | - | - | 6:1 | 12 |
| Average | $16,350 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 115 |