LaJames College vs. PCI Academy-Ames
The following statements compare La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology and PCI Academy-Ames with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- LaJames College's tuition ($20,650) is more expensive than PCI Academy-Ames ($14,988).
- LaJames College's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than PCI Academy-Ames (15 to 1).
- PCI Academy-Ames (176 students) is larger than LaJames College (56 students) with more enrolled students.
- LaJames College ($8,312) has higher amount of financial aid than PCI Academy-Ames ($3,451).
- PCI Academy-Ames's graduation rate (77%) is higher than LaJames College (76%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$14,988
Financial Aid
$3,451
Largest Vocational Programs
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Enrollment
176 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
77% Graduation Rate
100% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
14 Faculties (full-time)
27 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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- vs. Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
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- vs. La James International College-Cedar Falls
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- vs. La James International College-Davenport
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- vs. Capri College-Dubuque
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- vs. Capri College-Cedar Rapids
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