American Academy of Cosmetology vs. FIRST Institute
Both American Academy of Cosmetology and Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology are Private, Less than 2 years schools located in Florida. The following statements compare American Academy of Cosmetology and Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- FIRST Institute's tuition ($21,950) is more expensive than American Academy of Cosmetology ($17,350).
- American Academy of Cosmetology's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than FIRST Institute (16 to 1).
- FIRST Institute (757 students) is larger than American Academy of Cosmetology (122 students) with more enrolled students.
- FIRST Institute ($7,137) has higher amount of financial aid than American Academy of Cosmetology ($5,116).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 67%.

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$17,350
Financial Aid
$5,116
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Enrollment
122 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Faculties (full-time)
12 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology
Private, Less than 2 years • Orlando, FL more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$21,950
Financial Aid
$7,137
Largest Vocational Programs
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Photography
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Photography
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Enrollment
757 (All undergraduate)
387 Online Students
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
57 Faculties (full-time)
93 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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