Gem City vs. UAC
Both Gem City College and University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology are Private, Less than 2 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Gem City College and University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Gem City's tuition ($22,425) is more expensive than UAC ($16,900).
- Gem City's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than UAC (12 to 1).
- UAC (53 students) is larger than Gem City (41 students) with more enrolled students.
- Gem City ($6,861) has higher amount of financial aid than UAC ($4,141).
- UAC's graduation rate (100%) is higher than Gem City (87%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$22,425
Financial Aid
$6,861
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
Enrollment
41 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
87% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Faculties (full-time)
7 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$16,900
Financial Aid
$4,141
Largest Vocational Programs
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Enrollment
53 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
100% Graduation Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
4 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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