Gem City vs. USCA
Both Gem City College and University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts are Private, Less than 2 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Gem City College and University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts 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 USCA ($19,850).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.
- USCA (164 students) is larger than Gem City (41 students) with more enrolled students.
- Gem City ($6,861) has higher amount of financial aid than USCA ($4,087).
- Gem City's graduation rate (87%) is higher than USCA (64%).

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
$19,850
Financial Aid
$4,087
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Barbering/Barber
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Barbering/Barber
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Enrollment
164 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
10 Faculties (full-time)
14 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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