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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blades School of Hair Design | California, 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 |
| Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel | Laurel, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Institute of Health Sciences | Hunt Valley, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Finger Lakes School of Massage | FREDERICK, MD | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/31/2019) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $12,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blades School of Hair Design | $17,125 | - | - | 13:1 | 28 |
| Cortiva Institute | $11,675 | - | - | 25:1 | 386 |
| Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel | $18,525 | - | - | 14:1 | 116 |
| Institute of Health Sciences | $15,100 | - | - | 20:1 | 131 |
| Finger Lakes School of Massage | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/31/2019) | ||||
| Average | $12,800 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 59 |