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 Beauty Institute-Ambler | Ambler, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 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-Pottsville | Pottsville, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Venus Beauty Academy | Sharon Hill, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Harris School of Business-Upper Darby Campus | Upper Darby, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,890 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 Beauty Institute-Ambler | $18,050 | - | - | 13:1 | 156 |
| Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam | $17,500 | - | - | 18:1 | 66 |
| Empire Beauty School-Pottsville | $17,500 | - | - | 21:1 | 67 |
| Venus Beauty Academy | $18,750 | - | - | 20:1 | 93 |
| Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia | $28,283 | - | - | 35:1 | 393 |
| Harris School of Business-Upper Darby Campus | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,890 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 206 |