ISB vs. Carlson College of Massage Therapy
The following statements compare Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines and Carlson College of Massage Therapy with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- ISB's tuition ($9,172) is more expensive than Carlson College of Massage Therapy ($9,000).
- Carlson College of Massage Therapy's students to faculty ratio (5 to 1) is lower than ISB (11 to 1).
- ISB (74 students) is larger than Carlson College of Massage Therapy (39 students) with more enrolled students.
- Carlson College of Massage Therapy ($9,826) has higher amount of financial aid than ISB ($5,702).
- Carlson College of Massage Therapy's graduation rate (100%) is higher than ISB (81%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$9,172
Financial Aid
$5,702
Largest Vocational Programs
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Enrollment
74 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
81% Graduation Rate
44% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
7 Faculties (full-time)
11 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$9,000
Financial Aid
$9,826
Largest Vocational Programs
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Enrollment
39 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
100% Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
5 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
4 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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