Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdale School of Cosmetology Inc | Lansdale, 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 |
| Pulse Beauty Academy | Downington, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/21/2019) | ||
| Harris School of Business-Upper Darby Campus | Upper Darby, 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 |
| Premier Barber Institute | 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 selected colleges is $14,820 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdale School of Cosmetology Inc | $17,812 | - | - | 15:1 | 55 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona | $16,150 | - | - | 10:1 | 40 |
| Pulse Beauty Academy | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/21/2019) | ||||
| Harris School of Business-Upper Darby Campus | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology | $9,760 | - | - | 11:1 | 70 |
| Premier Barber Institute | $18,380 | - | - | 16:1 | 70 |
| Average | $14,820 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 153 |