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 Salon and Spa | Fort Smith, AR | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Credence Institute of Beauty | Crossett, AR | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/18/2018) | ||
| The Salon Professional Academy | Sherwood, AR | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Beauty School | Mountain Home, AR | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| C. Alexander School of Cosmetology | Little Rock, AR | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Arkansas Welding Academy | Jacksonville, AR | 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 $14,250 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 Salon and Spa | $18,000 | - | - | 22:1 | 67 |
| Credence Institute of Beauty | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/18/2018) | ||||
| The Salon Professional Academy | $15,990 | - | - | 10:1 | 110 |
| The Beauty School | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| C. Alexander School of Cosmetology | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Arkansas Welding Academy | $16,713 | - | - | 17:1 | 69 |
| Average | $14,250 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 16 |