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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hondros College of Nursing | Westerville, OH | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Ohio Business College-Sheffield | Sheffield Village, OH | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick | Brunswick, OH | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Fortis College-Columbus | Westerville, OH | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Elevate Salon Institute | Middleburg Heights, OH | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences | Columbus, OH | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $17,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hondros College of Nursing | $19,902 | 89.74% | 38% | 6:1 | 2,643 |
| Ohio Business College-Sheffield | $9,385 | - | 73% | 9:1 | 136 |
| Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick | $13,617 | - | 56% | 22:1 | 88 |
| Fortis College-Columbus | $14,148 | - | 43% | 20:1 | 818 |
| Elevate Salon Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences | $12,945 | - | - | 14:1 | 241 |
| Average | $17,000 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 25 |