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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Beauty Academy | Baltimore, MD | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/03/2017) | ||
| Fortis Institute-Towson | Towson, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Brightwood College-Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Blades School of Hair Design | California, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Cortiva Institute | Linthicum, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie | Glen Burnie, MD | 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 $16,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Beauty Academy | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/03/2017) | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Towson | $16,779 | - | - | 29:1 | 382 |
| Brightwood College-Baltimore | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Blades School of Hair Design | $17,125 | - | - | 13:1 | 28 |
| Cortiva Institute | $11,675 | - | - | 25:1 | 386 |
| Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie | $19,260 | - | - | 15:1 | 81 |
| Average | $16,093 | - | 0.00% | 27.50:1 | 232 |