SMIHA vs. The Esthetic Institute
Both Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy and The Esthetic Institute are Private, Less than 2 years schools located in Virginia. The following statements compare Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy and The Esthetic Institute with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- SMIHA's tuition ($10,259) is more expensive than The Esthetic Institute ($10,000).
- SMIHA's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than The Esthetic Institute (16 to 1).
- SMIHA (175 students) is larger than The Esthetic Institute (66 students) with more enrolled students.
- SMIHA ($5,046) has higher amount of financial aid than The Esthetic Institute ($3,527).
- The Esthetic Institute's graduation rate (88%) is higher than SMIHA (50%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$10,259
Financial Aid
$5,046
Largest Vocational Programs
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Barbering/Barber
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Barbering/Barber
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Enrollment
175 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
47% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
6 Faculties (full-time)
15 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$10,000
Financial Aid
$3,527
Largest Vocational Programs
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
Enrollment
66 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
3 Faculties (full-time)
7 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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