Below Average

Score: 41/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

35/100 · earnings-weighted

Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Newark, Delaware 19711

🌐 schillingdouglas.edu/

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 44%

Outcomes

39/100

Affordability

42/100

Resources

C+

58/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

17/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

166

Total Enrollment

44%

Graduation Rate

41%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$27,420

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$25,058

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$9,833

Median debt at graduation

60.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

44.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 30th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (DE wage index 1.01). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $428,378
Avg rent near campus: $2,093/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19805 (5.9% cap, Wilmington)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

88%

Receive Any Aid

70%

Receive Pell Grants

82%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 49 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 43 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 32 grads/yr Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design's top programs commonly pursue.

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Barbers

$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Student Demographics

166

Total Students

95%

Women

59%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 39%

Hispanic 16%

Black 35%

Asian 5%

Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 59%

25-64 (Adult) 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design?

The graduation rate at Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design is 44%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design a good school?

Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design has a Repit College Score of 41/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design?

Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design has a total enrollment of 166 students.

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