Kirkwood CC vs. LaJames College
Both Kirkwood Community College and La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology are 2-4 years schools located in Iowa. The following statements compare Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood CC ($8,220).
- LaJames College's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than Kirkwood CC (20 to 1).
- Kirkwood CC (12,763 students) is larger than LaJames College (56 students) with more enrolled students.
- LaJames College ($8,312) has higher amount of financial aid than Kirkwood CC ($5,860).
- LaJames College's graduation rate (76%) is higher than Kirkwood CC (43%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$6,176 In-State
$8,220 out-of-state
$8,220 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,860
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,763 (All undergraduate)
2,770 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
238 Faculties (full-time)
811 Staffs (full-time)
$76,118 Faculty Salary
$69,888 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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