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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts | Springfield, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Cortiva Institute-Chicago | Chicago, IL | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Illinois Media School | Lombard, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW | Chicago, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Unity Cosmetology College | Pontiac, IL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 11/16/2018) | ||
| State Career College | Gurnee, 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 $16,743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts | $19,850 | - | - | 10:1 | 147 |
| Cortiva Institute-Chicago | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Illinois Media School | $18,870 | - | - | 7:1 | 26 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW | $13,184 | - | - | 11:1 | 205 |
| Unity Cosmetology College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 11/16/2018) | ||||
| State Career College | $13,450 | - | - | 20:1 | 55 |
| Average | $16,743 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 103 |