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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology Inc | Camden, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence | Florence, 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) | ||
| Arclabs | Piedmont, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Top of the Line Barber College | Charleston, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Southeastern Esthetics Institute | Columbia, 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 $17,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology Inc | $15,000 | - | - | 12:1 | 30 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence | $18,300 | - | - | 20:1 | 182 |
| Cosmetic Arts Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/09/2019) | ||||
| Arclabs | $18,900 | - | - | 16:1 | 503 |
| Top of the Line Barber College | $18,475 | - | - | 6:1 | 52 |
| Southeastern Esthetics Institute | $9,500 | - | - | 20:1 | 328 |
| Average | $17,000 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 15 |