Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design

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2017 Average Net Price

$13,864

After Financial Aid

2014 Default Rate

29.8%

on Student Loans

2016 Enrolled Students

180

36.7% Full-Time

About

Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design is a higher education institution located in Hamilton County, OH. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design were General Cosmetology (14 degrees awarded) and Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (3 degrees).

In 2017, 40 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design. 97.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 2.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (22 degrees), 1.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design was 29.8%, corresponding to 39 out of the 131 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,864.

In 2017, 87% of undergraduate students attending Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$13,864

2017 Value

14.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,864. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design grew by 14.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 11.2% with respect to 2016, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

29.8%

2014 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design was 29.8%, which represents 39 out of the 131 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design had a total enrollment of 180 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design is 66 students and the part-time enrollment is 114. This means that 36.7% of students enrolled at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.2% Black or African American, 23.3% White, 2.78% Asian, and 1.11% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (69.7%), followed by White Female (22.7%) and Black or African American Male (3.03%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 180 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design is 66 and the part-time enrollment is 114.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2016 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design was 83%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

Black or African American
130 enrolled students
White
42 enrolled students
Asian
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design is 72.2% Black or African American, 23.3% White, 2.78% Asian, and 1.11% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2017, 38 more women than men received degrees from Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design is black or african american (22 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design is General Cosmetology (14 degrees awarded), followed by Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (3 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design in 2017 are Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design are Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design are Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design.

Most Common (2017)

Nail Specialist & Manicurist
13 degrees awarded
Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
10 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common < 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design was Nail Specialist & Manicurist with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from < 1 year postsecondary certificate programs at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design, which is 0.0256 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (39).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design in General Cosmetology, which is 0.0769 times less than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design in General Cosmetology, which is 13 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
22 degrees awarded
White
16 degrees awarded
Asian
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design is black or african american (22 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

2.5% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Female
21 degrees awarded
White Female
16 degrees awarded
Asian Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design is black or african american female (21 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (16 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$552k

2016 Salaries

9.83%

decline from 2015

In 2016, Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design paid a median of $552k in salaries, a 9.83% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.04% decline between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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