Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Professional Academy of Cosmetology and similar schools. 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 Comparison between Professional Academy of Cosmetology and similar schools 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-Lehigh Valley | Whitehall, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy | Kittanning, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork | Lancaster, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| South Hills Beauty Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| DCI Career Institute | Monaca, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Professional Academy of Cosmetology | Norristown, 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 Comparison between Professional Academy of Cosmetology and similar schools is $13,045 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-Lehigh Valley | $17,000 | - | - | 18:1 | 95 |
| Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy | $15,100 | - | - | 8:1 | 31 |
| Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork | $13,600 | - | - | 20:1 | 88 |
| South Hills Beauty Academy | $5,775 | - | - | 8:1 | 89 |
| DCI Career Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Professional Academy of Cosmetology | $12,350 | - | 80% | 7:1 | 7 |
| Average | $13,045 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 48 |