Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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, there are 1 2-4 years schools and 4 less than 2 years schools.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortiva Institute | Cromwell, CT | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton | Shelton, CT | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Branford Academy of Hair and Cosmetology | Branford, CT | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Ace Cosmetology and Barber Training Center | Waterbury, CT | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Harris School of Business-Danbury | Danbury, CT | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $10,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortiva Institute | $17,737 | - | - | 20:1 | 202 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton | $32,663 | - | 60% | 16:1 | 737 |
| Branford Academy of Hair and Cosmetology | $7,390 | - | - | 15:1 | 15 |
| Ace Cosmetology and Barber Training Center | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Harris School of Business-Danbury | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,500 | - | 0.00% | 13.50:1 | 38 |