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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam | Shamokin Dam, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-Reading | Reading, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy | Kittanning, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Beauty Institute | Stroudsburg, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pulse Beauty Academy | Downington, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/21/2019) | ||
| Lehigh Valley Barber School | Bethlehem, PA | 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 $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam | $17,500 | - | - | 18:1 | 66 |
| Empire Beauty School-Reading | $17,500 | - | - | 15:1 | 50 |
| Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy | $15,100 | - | - | 8:1 | 31 |
| The Beauty Institute | $18,050 | - | - | 10:1 | 40 |
| Pulse Beauty Academy | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/21/2019) | ||||
| Lehigh Valley Barber School | $20,000 | - | - | 27:1 | 37 |
| Average | $15,750 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 99 |