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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona | Altoona, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Beauty Institute | Stroudsburg, 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 | ||
| Empire Beauty School-Hanover | Hanover, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Falcon Institute of Health and Science | Bethlehem, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona | $16,650 | - | 91% | 10:1 | 83 |
| The Beauty Institute | $19,550 | - | 76% | 12:1 | 49 |
| DCI Career Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Empire Beauty School-Hanover | $17,500 | - | 84% | 16:1 | 55 |
| Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia | $28,283 | - | 55% | 35:1 | 468 |
| Falcon Institute of Health and Science | $27,000 | 100.00% | 67% | 15:1 | 137 |
| Average | $13,045 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 48 |
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