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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Trade Schools | Baltimore, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Blades School of Hair Design | California, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences | Rockville, 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 |
| Columbia Institute | Silver Spring, MD | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Institute of Health Sciences | Hunt Valley, 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 $9,940 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Trade Schools | $18,500 | - | - | 15:1 | 612 |
| Blades School of Hair Design | $17,125 | - | - | 13:1 | 28 |
| Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences | $33,524 | - | - | 5:1 | 86 |
| Holistic Massage Training Institute | $14,998 | - | - | 5:1 | 32 |
| Columbia Institute | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Institute of Health Sciences | $15,100 | - | - | 20:1 | 131 |
| Average | $9,940 | - | 71.00% | 18.00:1 | 62 |