Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 3 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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Vatterott College-Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/08/2018) | ||
| Ross College-Davenport | Davenport, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake | Spirit Lake, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Total Look School of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy | Cresco, IA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| The Salon Professional Academy-Iowa City | Iowa City, IA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/28/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,672 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls | $16,900 | - | 70% | 24:1 | 94 |
| Vatterott College-Des Moines | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/08/2018) | ||||
| Ross College-Davenport | $16,297 | - | 61% | 8:1 | 28 |
| Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake | $13,000 | - | 100% | 10:1 | 19 |
| Total Look School of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| The Salon Professional Academy-Iowa City | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/28/2018) | ||||
| Average | $15,672 | - | 0.00% | 5.33:1 | 20 |