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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCI Career Institute | Monaca, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Empire Beauty School-Hanover | Hanover, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology | Bellevue, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| American Barber and Beauty Academy | Reading, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Salon Professional Academy | Collegeville, 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 $13,045 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCI Career Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Empire Beauty School-Hanover | $17,500 | - | - | 12:1 | 49 |
| Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology | $9,760 | - | - | 11:1 | 70 |
| American Barber and Beauty Academy | $7,150 | - | - | 16:1 | 131 |
| The Salon Professional Academy | $17,050 | - | - | 25:1 | 68 |
| Average | $13,045 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 48 |