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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Hair Academy | Mt. Pleasant, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| La James International College-Ft Dodge | Fort Dodge, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa | Ottumwa, IA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/27/2022) | ||
| Total Look School of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy | Cresco, IA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| PCI Academy-Iowa City | Iowa City, IA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $17,640 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Hair Academy | $17,680 | - | 44% | 13:1 | 25 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | $9,172 | - | 81% | 11:1 | 74 |
| La James International College-Ft Dodge | $23,441 | - | 90% | 11:1 | 22 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/27/2022) | ||||
| Total Look School of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| PCI Academy-Iowa City | $14,988 | - | 71% | 15:1 | 113 |
| Average | $17,640 | - | 38.00% | 3.50:1 | 9 |
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