USCA vs. Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus
Both University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts and Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus are Private, Less than 2 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts and Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- USCA's tuition ($19,850) is more expensive than Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus ($18,870).
- USCA's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus (12 to 1).
- USCA (164 students) is larger than Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus (66 students) with more enrolled students.
- Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus ($5,705) has higher amount of financial aid than USCA ($4,087).
- USCA's graduation rate (64%) is higher than Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus (61%).

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
$18,870
Financial Aid
$5,705
Largest Vocational Programs
Radio and Television
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
Sports Communication
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
Sports Communication
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Enrollment
66 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
53% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
7 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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