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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Beauty School Inc | Altoona, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Levittown Beauty Academy | Levittown, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Venus Beauty Academy | Sharon Hill, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Bella Capelli Academy | Monroeville, 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 $15,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Beauty School Inc | $16,625 | - | - | 11:1 | 64 |
| Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg | $17,000 | - | - | 23:1 | 138 |
| Levittown Beauty Academy | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Venus Beauty Academy | $18,750 | - | - | 20:1 | 93 |
| Bella Capelli Academy | $17,625 | - | - | 13:1 | 191 |
| PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy | $17,475 | - | - | 6:1 | 11 |
| Average | $15,000 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 77 |