DMACC vs. LaJames College
Both Des Moines Area Community College and La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology are 2-4 years schools located in Iowa. The following statements compare Des Moines Area Community College and La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- LaJames College's tuition ($20,650) is more expensive than DMACC ($6,690).
- LaJames College's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than DMACC (21 to 1).
- DMACC (23,697 students) is larger than LaJames College (56 students) with more enrolled students.
- LaJames College ($8,312) has higher amount of financial aid than DMACC ($4,524).
- LaJames College's graduation rate (76%) is higher than DMACC (39%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$5,790 In-State
$6,690 out-of-state
$6,690 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,524
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
23,697 (All undergraduate)
5,497 Online Students
Graduation Rate
39% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
355 Faculties (full-time)
897 Staffs (full-time)
$74,046 Faculty Salary
$74,725 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$20,650
Financial Aid
$8,312
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)
Enrollment
56 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 to 1 Students to Faculty
5 Faculties (full-time)
7 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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- vs. Hawkeye Community College
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- vs. Western Iowa Tech Community College
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- vs. Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa
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More rivals of LaJames College
- vs. Iowa Western Community College
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- vs. The Salon Professional Academy-Iowa City
- vs. UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology
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- vs. Northeast Iowa Community College
- vs. Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa
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- vs. Mercy-St Luke's School of Radiologic Technology
- vs. Marshalltown Community College
- vs. Total Look School of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy
- vs. North Iowa Area Community College
- vs. Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
- vs. Vatterott College-Des Moines
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