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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La James International College-East Moline | East Moline, IL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Bell Mar Beauty College | Cicero, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology | Downers Grove, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Unity Cosmetology College | Pontiac, IL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 11/16/2018) | ||
| Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills | Vernon Hills, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Larry's Barber College-Joliet | Joliet, IL | 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 $18,555 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La James International College-East Moline | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Bell Mar Beauty College | $12,475 | - | - | 8:1 | 48 |
| The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology | $14,325 | - | - | 14:1 | 61 |
| Unity Cosmetology College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 11/16/2018) | ||||
| Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills | $19,260 | - | - | 12:1 | 47 |
| Larry's Barber College-Joliet | $16,190 | - | - | 25:1 | 22 |
| Average | $18,555 | - | 0.00% | 4.00:1 | 15 |