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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Academy | South Daytona, FL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Medical Institute of Palm Beach | Greenacres, FL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-West Palm | West Palm Beach, FL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Hair Design Institute | Apopka, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/30/2018) | ||
| Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| PiBerry Institute | Homestead, FL | 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 $12,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Academy | $8,700 | - | - | 11:1 | 396 |
| Medical Institute of Palm Beach | $25,000 | - | - | 15:1 | 115 |
| Empire Beauty School-West Palm | $16,320 | - | - | 11:1 | 46 |
| Hair Design Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/30/2018) | ||||
| Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach | $10,296 | - | - | 25:1 | 281 |
| PiBerry Institute | $650 | - | - | 10:1 | 41 |
| Average | $12,600 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 82 |