C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
56/100 · earnings-weighted

Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Mentor, Ohio 44060
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 81%
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
D
40/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
33/100

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

118
Total Enrollment
81%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$27,446
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,330
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,267
Median debt at graduation
86.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
48%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 39th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). 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 Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor

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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$20,873$30,262+15%#250 of 1025#172$7,917

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 Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $281,641
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,642/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 44132 (7.6% cap, Euclid)

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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
66%
Receive Pell Grants
88%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

118
Total Students
99%
Women
74%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Hispanic 4%
Black 19%
Asian 1%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 74%
25-64 (Adult) 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor?
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 Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor?
The graduation rate at Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor is 81%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor a good school?
Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): 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 (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor?
Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor has a total enrollment of 118 students. Most students (74%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology