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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology & Spa Academy | Crystal Lake, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru | PERU, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Tri-County Beauty Academy | LITCHFIELD, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Cannella School of Hair Design-Blue Island | Blue Island, IL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy | Chicago, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Verve College | Oak Brook, 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 $14,110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology & Spa Academy | $24,000 | - | - | 20:1 | 359 |
| Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru | $19,500 | - | - | 15:1 | 28 |
| Tri-County Beauty Academy | $13,900 | - | 100% | 9:1 | 9 |
| Cannella School of Hair Design-Blue Island | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy | $14,315 | - | - | 12:1 | 284 |
| Verve College | $22,995 | - | - | 23:1 | 226 |
| Average | $14,110 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 3 |