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Comparing 6 Colleges including New Beginning College of Cosmetology

Academic OverviewKey Fact

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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are less than 2-year institutions.
Academic Comparison - Selected Colleges
NameLocationType/LevelHighest DegreeOffered Degree
New Beginning College of Cosmetology
Albertville, ALPrivate (for-profit), less than 2-yearsNon-degree grantingCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Fortis College
Mobile, ALPrivate (for-profit), less than 2-yearsNon-degree grantingCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Fortis College-Foley
Foley, ALno longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/31/2023)
Blue Cliff Career College
Mobile, ALPrivate (for-profit), less than 2-yearsNon-degree grantingCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Hair Academy
Montgomery, ALno recent data available (probably not active)
The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville
Huntsville, ALPrivate (for-profit), less than 2-yearsNon-degree grantingCertificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate

Key Facts Comparison

The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,564 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.
Key Facts Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesAcceptance RateGraduation RateStudent Faculty RatioStudent Population
New Beginning College of Cosmetology
$15,150 - 31% 20:181
Fortis College
$16,669 - 49% 31:1315
Fortis College-Foley
no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/31/2023)
Blue Cliff Career College
$14,800 - 80% 20:1107
Hair Academy
no recent data available (probably not active)
The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville
$19,730 - 57% 20:153
Average$15,564-53.00%20.00:116