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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Tennessee Business College | Jackson, TN | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Paul Mitchell the School-Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Elite College of Cosmetology | Lexington, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-Nashville | Brentwood, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-N Memphis | Memphis, TN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/04/2019) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,560 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Tennessee Business College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Paul Mitchell the School-Knoxville | $14,900 | - | - | 16:1 | 137 |
| Elite College of Cosmetology | $16,875 | - | - | 11:1 | 59 |
| Empire Beauty School-Nashville | $17,145 | - | - | 18:1 | 91 |
| Empire Beauty School-N Memphis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/04/2019) | ||||
| Average | $16,560 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 119 |