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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-Reading | Reading, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| DCI Career Institute | Monaca, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Jean Madeline Aveda Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Lehigh Valley Barber School | Bethlehem, 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 $13,045 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-Reading | $17,500 | - | - | 15:1 | 50 |
| DCI Career Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Jean Madeline Aveda Institute | $20,180 | - | - | 19:1 | 251 |
| Lehigh Valley Barber School | $20,000 | - | - | 27:1 | 37 |
| Average | $13,045 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 48 |