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 less than 2-year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Hair Technology | Greenville, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg | Spartanburg, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 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) | ||
| Columbia Academy of Cosmetology | West Columbia, SC | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/31/2018) | ||
| International Diving Institute | North Charleston, SC | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $18,775 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Hair Technology | $6,000 | - | - | 11:1 | 72 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg | $8,470 | - | - | 20:1 | 156 |
| 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) | ||||
| Columbia Academy of Cosmetology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/31/2018) | ||||
| International Diving Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $18,775 | - | 0.00% | 11.00:1 | 41 |