USCA vs. CALC
Both University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts and CALC Institute of Technology are Private, Less than 2 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts and CALC Institute of Technology with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- USCA's tuition ($19,850) is more expensive than CALC ($14,500).
- USCA's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than CALC (11 to 1).
- USCA (164 students) is larger than CALC (83 students) with more enrolled students.
- CALC ($9,515) has higher amount of financial aid than USCA ($4,087).
- USCA's graduation rate (64%) is higher than CALC (50%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$14,500
Financial Aid
$9,515
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Enrollment
83 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
100% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
3 Faculties (full-time)
8 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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