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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Beauty School Inc | Altoona, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley | Whitehall, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Levittown Beauty Academy | Levittown, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| DCI Career Institute | Monaca, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin | West Mifflin, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Rapha School | Home, 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 $14,023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Beauty School Inc | $16,625 | - | - | 11:1 | 64 |
| Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley | $17,000 | - | - | 18:1 | 95 |
| Levittown Beauty Academy | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| DCI Career Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin | $17,000 | - | - | 16:1 | 62 |
| The Rapha School | $21,120 | - | - | 12:1 | 31 |
| Average | $14,023 | - | 0.00% | 9.50:1 | 63 |