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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hair Academy LLC | Fayetteville, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-N Memphis | Memphis, TN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/04/2019) | ||
| Gould's Academy | Memphis, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Image Maker Beauty Institute | Hendersonville, TN | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology | Sweetwater, TN | 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 $17,145 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 Hair Academy LLC | $17,250 | - | - | 20:1 | 72 |
| Empire Beauty School-N Memphis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/04/2019) | ||||
| Gould's Academy | $11,225 | - | - | 10:1 | 157 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville | $16,297 | - | - | 14:1 | 71 |
| Image Maker Beauty Institute | $19,100 | - | - | 19:1 | 65 |
| Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology | $10,900 | - | - | 9:1 | 41 |
| Average | $17,145 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 46 |