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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levittown Beauty Academy | Levittown, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona | Altoona, 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 |
| Empire Beauty School-Hanover | Hanover, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin | West Mifflin, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levittown Beauty Academy | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona | $16,150 | - | - | 10:1 | 40 |
| South Hills Beauty Academy | $5,775 | - | - | 8:1 | 89 |
| Empire Beauty School-Hanover | $17,500 | - | - | 12:1 | 49 |
| Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin | $17,000 | - | - | 16:1 | 62 |
| Average | $15,000 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 77 |