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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley | Whitehall, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Cortiva Institute-York | York, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Barber School of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute | Liverpool, PA | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Falcon Institute of Health and Science | Bethlehem, 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 $15,828 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 |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Cortiva Institute-York | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Barber School of Pittsburgh | $18,275 | - | - | 10:1 | 104 |
| Central Pennsylvania Diesel Institute | $25,400 | - | - | 10:1 | 12 |
| Falcon Institute of Health and Science | $27,140 | 100.00% | - | 15:1 | 162 |
| Average | $15,828 | - | 0.00% | 30.00:1 | 245 |