The Beauty Institute vs. The Beauty Institute vs. Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
The following statements compares 3 schools with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center's tuition is the most expensive ($19,095) and The Beauty Institute's tuition is the lowest ($18,050).
- The Beauty Institute has the lowest students to faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and The Beauty Institute has the highest ratio of 13 to 1.
- Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is the largest school with 174 enrolled students and The Beauty Institute is the smallest school with 51 students.
- The Beauty Institute has the highest amount of financial aid of $5,100 and The Beauty Institute has the lowest amount of $3,370.
- Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center has the highest graduation rate of 74% and The Beauty Institute has the lowest rate of 58%.

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$18,050
Financial Aid
$5,100
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Enrollment
61 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
6 Faculties (full-time)
12 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$18,050
Financial Aid
$3,370
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Enrollment
51 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Faculties (full-time)
7 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Public, Less than 2 years • Altoona, PA #PA in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$19,095
Financial Aid
$4,949
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Welding Technology/Welder
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Welding Technology/Welder
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Enrollment
174 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
34 Faculties (full-time)
81 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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