Elaine Sterling Institute
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 56% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Elaine Sterling Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia with approximately 653 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $23,335 per year.
Worth considering if you're set on a career in esthetics or cosmetology and want to keep debt manageable — the median graduate leaves with just $6,333 owed, which is impressively low for a private institution. That said, the $23,335 annual net price is steep for a specialized vocational school, so make sure the program aligns tightly with your career goals before committing. As a small, for-profit school with 653 students, it offers a focused experience, but do your homework on job placement rates and graduate earnings to confirm the investment pays off.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (653 undergraduates).
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- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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