Below Average

Score: 43/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

1/100 · earnings-weighted

Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439

🌐 www.sharpsacademyofhairstyling.com/

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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 (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.

Outcomes

45/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

C+

61/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

13/100

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

Total Enrollment

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$16,266

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$18,144

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

50%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 1st percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). 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.

Earnings by Major at Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	—	$29,505	+12%	#289 of 1025	#233	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $300,364
Avg rent near campus: $1,072/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 48503 (10.5% cap, Flint)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling's top programs commonly pursue.

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

96%

Women

81%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 96%

Black 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 81%

25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling?

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 Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling?

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

What is the graduation rate at Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling a good school?

Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling has a Repit College Score of 43/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): 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 Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling?

Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling has a total enrollment of 26 students. Most students (81%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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