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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are less than 2-year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Career College-Cookeville | Cookeville, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Tennessee Academy of Cosmetology-Shelby Drive | Memphis, TN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/18/2018) | ||
| Elite College of Cosmetology | Lexington, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Nashville Film Institute | Nashville, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Shear Perfection Academy of Cosmetology | Nashville, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | - |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Career College-Cookeville | $9,570 | - | - | 20:1 | 346 |
| Tennessee Academy of Cosmetology-Shelby Drive | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/18/2018) | ||||
| Elite College of Cosmetology | $16,875 | - | - | 11:1 | 59 |
| Nashville Film Institute | $20,800 | - | - | 12:1 | 57 |
| Shear Perfection Academy of Cosmetology | $7,900 | - | - | 1:1 | 136 |
| Average | $15,750 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 45 |