Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 3 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are less than 2-year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Lancaster | Lancaster, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy-Wilkes-Barre | Wilkes Barre, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Levittown Beauty Academy | Levittown, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Professional Academy of Cosmetology | Norristown, 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 $10,880 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Lancaster | $17,000 | - | - | 20:1 | 83 |
| Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy-Wilkes-Barre | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Levittown Beauty Academy | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Professional Academy of Cosmetology | $12,350 | - | 80% | 7:1 | 7 |
| Average | $10,880 | - | 0.00% | 19.33:1 | 202 |