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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Chandler | Chandler, AZ | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Carsten Institute of Cosmetology | Phoenix, AZ | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 07/15/2017) | ||
| Tucson College of Beauty | Tucson, AZ | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Penrose Academy | Scottsdale, AZ | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School | Tucson, AZ | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Aveda Institute-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | 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 $16,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Chandler | $19,200 | - | - | 16:1 | 60 |
| Carsten Institute of Cosmetology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 07/15/2017) | ||||
| Tucson College of Beauty | $7,800 | - | - | 17:1 | 115 |
| Penrose Academy | $12,675 | - | - | 15:1 | 328 |
| Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School | $12,717 | - | - | 9:1 | 40 |
| Aveda Institute-Tucson | $12,200 | 100.00% | - | 15:1 | 229 |
| Average | $16,500 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 12 |