Arlington Career Institute vs. The Professional Cosmetology Academy
The following statements compare Arlington Career Institute and The Professional Cosmetology Academy with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Arlington Career Institute's tuition ($12,500) is more expensive than The Professional Cosmetology Academy ($8,850).
- The Professional Cosmetology Academy's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Arlington Career Institute (34 to 1).
- Arlington Career Institute (562 students) is larger than The Professional Cosmetology Academy (146 students) with more enrolled students.
- Arlington Career Institute ($5,600) has higher amount of financial aid than The Professional Cosmetology Academy ($4,177).
- The Professional Cosmetology Academy's graduation rate (77%) is higher than Arlington Career Institute (72%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$12,500
Financial Aid
$5,600
Largest Vocational Programs
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)
Enrollment
562 (All undergraduate)
454 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
34 to 1 Students to Faculty
20 Faculties (full-time)
32 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$8,850
Financial Aid
$4,177
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Barbering/Barber
Barbering/Barber
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Barbering/Barber
Barbering/Barber
Enrollment
146 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
77% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Faculties (full-time)
12 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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More rivals of The Professional Cosmetology Academy
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