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 |
| Welder Training and Testing Institute | Allentown, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| All-State Career School-Pittsburgh | West Mifflin, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pulse Beauty Academy | Downington, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/21/2019) | ||
| Metro Beauty Academy | Allentown, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Barber School of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, 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 $15,750 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 | $16,150 | - | - | 10:1 | 40 |
| Welder Training and Testing Institute | $13,500 | - | - | 15:1 | 52 |
| All-State Career School-Pittsburgh | $12,092 | - | - | 12:1 | 369 |
| Pulse Beauty Academy | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/21/2019) | ||||
| Metro Beauty Academy | $17,450 | - | - | 13:1 | 186 |
| Barber School of Pittsburgh | $18,275 | - | - | 10:1 | 104 |
| Average | $15,750 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 99 |