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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Beauty School | Spartanburg, SC | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Columbia Academy of Cosmetology | West Columbia, SC | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/31/2018) | ||
| Arclabs | Piedmont, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Construction Training Center | Columbia, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | - |
| Southeastern Esthetics Institute | Columbia, SC | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Personal Touch Beauty and Barber College | Kingstree, SC | 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 $17,838 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Beauty School | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Columbia Academy of Cosmetology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/31/2018) | ||||
| Arclabs | $18,900 | - | - | 16:1 | 503 |
| Construction Training Center | $11,710 | - | 60% | 10:1 | 19 |
| Southeastern Esthetics Institute | $9,500 | - | - | 20:1 | 328 |
| Personal Touch Beauty and Barber College | $16,500 | - | - | 3:1 | 8 |
| Average | $17,838 | - | 0.00% | 12.50:1 | 30 |