Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy | Kittanning, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork | Lancaster, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| South Hills Beauty Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Venus Beauty Academy | Sharon Hill, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| DCI Career Institute | Monaca, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Chambersburg Beauty School | Chambersburg, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy | $15,100 | - | - | 8:1 | 31 |
| Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork | $13,600 | - | - | 20:1 | 88 |
| South Hills Beauty Academy | $5,775 | - | - | 8:1 | 89 |
| Venus Beauty Academy | $18,750 | - | - | 20:1 | 93 |
| DCI Career Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Chambersburg Beauty School | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $16,625 | - | 0.00% | 10.50:1 | 54 |