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 Beauty Institute-Ambler | Ambler, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam | Shamokin Dam, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Venus Beauty Academy | Sharon Hill, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Metro Beauty Academy | Allentown, 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 $16,555 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 Beauty Institute-Ambler | $18,050 | - | - | 13:1 | 156 |
| Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam | $17,500 | - | - | 18:1 | 66 |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Venus Beauty Academy | $18,750 | - | - | 20:1 | 93 |
| Metro Beauty Academy | $17,450 | - | - | 13:1 | 186 |
| Professional Academy of Cosmetology | $12,350 | - | 80% | 7:1 | 7 |
| Average | $16,555 | - | 0.00% | 30.00:1 | 424 |