USCA vs. Illinois Media School
Both University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts and Illinois Media School are Private, Less than 2 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts and Illinois Media School 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 ($18,870).
- Illinois Media School's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than USCA (10 to 1).
- USCA (164 students) is larger than Illinois Media School (32 students) with more enrolled students.
- Illinois Media School ($5,191) has higher amount of financial aid than USCA ($4,087).
- Illinois Media School's graduation rate (80%) is higher than USCA (64%).

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
$5,191
Largest Vocational Programs
Radio and Television
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Sports Communication
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Sports Communication
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Enrollment
32 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
80% Graduation Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 to 1 Students to Faculty
1 Faculties (full-time)
5 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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