PHD Academy vs. First Class Cosmetology School
The following statements compare The Professional Hair Design Academy and First Class Cosmetology School with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- First Class Cosmetology School's tuition ($18,490) is more expensive than PHD Academy ($11,900).
- PHD Academy's students to faculty ratio (5 to 1) is lower than First Class Cosmetology School (15 to 1).
- First Class Cosmetology School (104 students) is larger than PHD Academy (75 students) with more enrolled students.
- First Class Cosmetology School ($4,817) has higher amount of financial aid than PHD Academy ($4,545).
- PHD Academy's graduation rate (82%) is higher than First Class Cosmetology School (74%).

The Professional Hair Design Academy
Private, 2-4 years • Eau Claire, WI #WI in Wisconsin more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$11,900
Financial Aid
$4,545
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Enrollment
75 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
82% Graduation Rate
100% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
5 to 1 Students to Faculty
3 Faculties (full-time)
4 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$18,490
Financial Aid
$4,817
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Barbering/Barber
Barbering/Barber
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Barbering/Barber
Barbering/Barber
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Enrollment
104 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
5 Faculties (full-time)
8 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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