Professional Academy of Cosmetology vs. Premier Barber Institute
Both Professional Academy of Cosmetology and Premier Barber Institute are Private, Less than 2 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Professional Academy of Cosmetology and Premier Barber Institute with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Premier Barber Institute's tuition ($18,380) is more expensive than Professional Academy of Cosmetology ($12,350).
- Professional Academy of Cosmetology's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than Premier Barber Institute (16 to 1).
- Premier Barber Institute (83 students) is larger than Professional Academy of Cosmetology (7 students) with more enrolled students.
- Premier Barber Institute ($5,204) has higher amount of financial aid than Professional Academy of Cosmetology ($4,429).
- Professional Academy of Cosmetology's graduation rate (80%) is higher than Premier Barber Institute (50%).

Professional Academy of Cosmetology
Private, Less than 2 years • Norristown, PA #PA in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$12,350
Financial Aid
$4,429
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)
Enrollment
7 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
80% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 to 1 Students to Faculty
1 Faculties (full-time)
1 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$18,380
Financial Aid
$5,204
Largest Vocational Programs
Barbering/Barber
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Enrollment
83 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
100% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
5 Faculties (full-time)
7 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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