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-Shamokin Dam | Shamokin Dam, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley | Moosic, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Levittown Beauty Academy | Levittown, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| CDE Career Institute | Tannersville, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Professional Academy of Cosmetology | Norristown, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| American Barber and Beauty Academy | Reading, 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 $15,000 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-Shamokin Dam | $17,500 | - | - | 18:1 | 66 |
| Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley | $17,500 | - | - | 23:1 | 141 |
| Levittown Beauty Academy | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| CDE Career Institute | $11,369 | - | - | 32:1 | 281 |
| Professional Academy of Cosmetology | $12,350 | - | 80% | 7:1 | 7 |
| American Barber and Beauty Academy | $7,150 | - | - | 16:1 | 131 |
| Average | $15,000 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 77 |