Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake is a private for-profit smaller institution in Spirit Lake, IA with a town campus setting, with about 22 undergraduates, typical net price of $5,508 after grants, first-year retention of 100.0%, a graduation rate of about 92.3%, and median earnings of $20,200 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake

Listed tuition
Not reported
Average net price
$5,508
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
22
Graduation rate
92.3%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$20,200

Key rankings for Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake

Where Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#223 of 2,710

Net Price

#2,429 of 2,883

Earnings

#1 of 2,407

Retention

#267 of 2,747

Graduation

What stands out at Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake

Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake in Spirit Lake, IA is a college.

  • Remote town
  • 22 undergraduates
Average net price$5,508
Pell Grant recipient share42.3%
Graduation rate92.3%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$20,200
First-year retention100.0%

Average net price after aid runs below the national median for similar schools, but six-year earnings also trail that median. Families should weigh aid, majors, and local job markets together.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$5,508
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$20,200

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
100.0%
Graduation rate
92.3%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
42.3%

How Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake compares

Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Plains (region 4).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$5,508
State (IA)$17,730
Region$16,635
National$17,258

Earnings, 6 years

This school$20,200
State (IA)$39,099
Region$40,388
National$35,678

Retention

This school100.0%
State (IA)73.6%
Region71.9%
National72.9%

Graduation

This school92.3%
State (IA)64.7%
Region56.3%
National58.2%

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (IA) Region Nation
Net price$5,508Below national median$17,730$16,635$17,258
Earnings, 6 years$20,200Below national median$39,099$40,388$35,678
Retention100.0%Above national median73.6%71.9%72.9%
Graduation92.3%Above national median64.7%56.3%58.2%
Acceptance rateNot reported80.0%79.8%77.8%
Pell share42.3%Above national median33.9%33.9%39.9%
Median debtNot reported$14,745$15,338$13,621
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake

Campus settingRemote town
Official websitewww.faustinstitute.com/
Student–faculty ratio7:1

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women100.0%
Men0.0%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic / Latino9.1%
White90.9%
Asian0.0%
Two or more races0.0%
International students0.0%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake

Common questions about Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake located?

Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake is located in Spirit Lake, IA. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake?

Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.

How much does it cost to attend Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake (tuition and net price)?

Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $5,508. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 22. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake?

Median earnings six years after entry at Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake are roughly $20,200. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 92.3% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake?

Among similar schools nationwide, Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#223 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#2,429 of 2,883); First-year retention (#1 of 2,407); Graduation rate (#267 of 2,747). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
FieldValue
InstitutionFaust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
Official websitewww.faustinstitute.com/
City, stateSpirit Lake, IA
School typeCollege
Undergraduate enrollment22
Listed tuition (in-state)Not reported
Listed tuition (out-of-state)Not reported
Listed tuition (generic)Not reported
Total cost of attendanceNot reported
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$5,508
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$20,200
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$22,820
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$23,784
Median loan debtNot reported
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention100.0%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)92.3%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share42.3%
Share with federal loans38.5%
Part-time enrollment share0.0%
Campus settingRemote town
Student–faculty ratio7
Avg monthly faculty salaryNot reported
Full-time faculty shareNot reported
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women100.0%
Share of undergraduates, men0.0%
Share of undergraduates, Black0.0%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic9.1%
Share of undergraduates, White90.9%
Share of undergraduates, Asian0.0%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races0.0%
Share of undergraduates, international0.0%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake

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