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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Beaver Falls Beauty Academy | Beaver Falls, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona | Altoona, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Jean Madeline Aveda Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Cortiva Institute-York | York, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology | Bellevue, PA | 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 $15,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia | $17,000 | - | - | 17:1 | 86 |
| Beaver Falls Beauty Academy | $16,600 | - | - | 12:1 | 24 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona | $16,150 | - | - | 10:1 | 40 |
| Jean Madeline Aveda Institute | $20,180 | - | - | 19:1 | 251 |
| Cortiva Institute-York | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology | $9,760 | - | - | 11:1 | 70 |
| Average | $15,100 | - | 0.00% | 30.00:1 | 65 |