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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Beauty College | Aberdeen, MS | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| KC's School of Hair Design | Pontotoc, MS | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Academy of Hair Design Six | Hattiesburg, MS | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Blue Cliff College-Gulfport | Gulfport, MS | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology | Clinton, MS | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Ridgeland | Ridgeland, MS | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Beauty College | $10,375 | - | - | 16:1 | 56 |
| KC's School of Hair Design | $14,325 | - | - | 12:1 | 58 |
| The Academy of Hair Design Six | $19,500 | - | - | 15:1 | 41 |
| Blue Cliff College-Gulfport | $18,381 | - | - | 25:1 | 352 |
| Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology | $16,500 | - | - | 13:1 | 79 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Ridgeland | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $15,122 | - | 0.00% | 20.00:1 | 687 |