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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology | Gaithersburg, MD | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| North American Trade Schools | Baltimore, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Cortiva Institute | Linthicum, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Hair Academy II | Hillcrest Heights, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | Frederick, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Holistic Massage Training Institute | Baltimore, MD | 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 $15,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| North American Trade Schools | $18,500 | - | - | 15:1 | 612 |
| Cortiva Institute | $11,675 | - | - | 25:1 | 386 |
| Hair Academy II | $24,000 | - | - | 25:1 | 206 |
| The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | $20,940 | - | - | 11:1 | 169 |
| Holistic Massage Training Institute | $14,998 | - | - | 5:1 | 32 |
| Average | $15,000 | - | 0.00% | 7.00:1 | 25 |