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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are less than 2-year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem City College | Quincy, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Illinois Media School | Lombard, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy | Chicago, IL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Unity Cosmetology College | Pontiac, IL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 11/16/2018) | ||
| State Career College | Gurnee, IL | 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 $17,725 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem City College | $19,425 | - | - | 11:1 | 41 |
| Illinois Media School | $18,870 | - | - | 7:1 | 26 |
| Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy | $14,315 | - | - | 12:1 | 284 |
| Unity Cosmetology College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 11/16/2018) | ||||
| State Career College | $13,450 | - | - | 20:1 | 55 |
| Average | $17,725 | - | 0.00% | 5.00:1 | 25 |