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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Cortiva Institute | King of Prussia, 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 |
| Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania | Harrisburg, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 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 $15,778 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 | ||||
| Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Cortiva Institute | $13,044 | - | - | 15:1 | 145 |
| Empire Beauty School-Hanover | $17,500 | - | - | 12:1 | 49 |
| Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania | $5,300 | - | - | 17:1 | 63 |
| Professional Academy of Cosmetology | $12,350 | - | 80% | 7:1 | 7 |
| Average | $15,778 | - | 0.00% | 21.50:1 | 251 |