Polaris Career Center vs. Aveda Institute-Columbus
Both Polaris Career Center and Aveda Institute-Columbus are Less than 2 years schools located in Ohio. The following statements compare Polaris Career Center and Aveda Institute-Columbus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Aveda Institute-Columbus's tuition ($22,989) is more expensive than Polaris Career Center ($10,185).
- Polaris Career Center's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Aveda Institute-Columbus (15 to 1).
- Aveda Institute-Columbus (242 students) is larger than Polaris Career Center (230 students) with more enrolled students.
- Aveda Institute-Columbus ($4,725) has higher amount of financial aid than Polaris Career Center ($4,713).
- Polaris Career Center's graduation rate (86%) is higher than Aveda Institute-Columbus (62%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$10,185
Financial Aid
$4,713
Largest Vocational Programs
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Welding Technology/Welder
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Welding Technology/Welder
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Enrollment
230 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
41 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$22,989
Financial Aid
$4,725
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Enrollment
242 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
20 Faculties (full-time)
29 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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