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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beauty Institute | Whitehall, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-Reading | Reading, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania | Harrisburg, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| American Barber and Beauty Academy | Reading, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | 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 $16,555 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beauty Institute | $19,550 | - | 68% | 10:1 | 70 |
| Empire Beauty School-Reading | $17,500 | - | 82% | 15:1 | 90 |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania | $6,315 | - | 96% | 17:1 | 47 |
| American Barber and Beauty Academy | $7,150 | - | 88% | 15:1 | 104 |
| PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy | $17,475 | - | 67% | 6:1 | 16 |
| Average | $16,555 | - | 0.00% | 30.00:1 | 424 |
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