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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strand College of Hair Design | Myrtle Beach, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Centura College-North Charleston | Charlston, SC | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia | Columbia, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Cosmetic Arts Institute | Walterboro, SC | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/09/2019) | ||
| Top of the Line Barber College | Charleston, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| B-Unique Beauty and Barber Academy | Greenville, SC | 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 $16,444 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strand College of Hair Design | $15,000 | - | - | 20:1 | 92 |
| Centura College-North Charleston | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia | $8,470 | - | - | 20:1 | 117 |
| Cosmetic Arts Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/09/2019) | ||||
| Top of the Line Barber College | $18,475 | - | - | 6:1 | 52 |
| B-Unique Beauty and Barber Academy | $16,650 | - | - | 7:1 | 12 |
| Average | $16,444 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 15 |