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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award Beauty School | Hagerstown, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Montgomery Beauty School | Silver Spring, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Hair Academy | New Carrollton, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Cortiva Institute | Linthicum, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Frederick School of Cosmetology | Frederick, MD | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel | Laurel, 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 $16,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award Beauty School | $24,000 | - | - | 20:1 | 147 |
| Montgomery Beauty School | $24,000 | - | - | 20:1 | 83 |
| Hair Academy | $21,620 | - | - | 25:1 | 265 |
| Cortiva Institute | $11,675 | - | - | 25:1 | 386 |
| Frederick School of Cosmetology | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel | $18,525 | - | - | 14:1 | 116 |
| Average | $16,150 | - | 0.00% | 5.00:1 | 22 |