Old Town Barber College
- Graduation Rate
- 50% C-
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $21,295 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $15,111 C+
- Close to the national average
- Enrollment
- 97
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 13.0× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $13.0 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $13.0 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $724,647.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 48% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $13.0 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Old Town Barber College
Old Town Barber College is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 97
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Old Town Barber College
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $15,111 a year after grants and scholarships — 12% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $21,295 ten years after enrolling — 48% below the typical college, against $13,000 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Old Town Barber College is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Will I Be Accepted?
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Old Town Barber College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Wichita, Kansas, Old Town Barber College enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 50%.
- Retention Rate
- 70%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.63
- First-Gen Students
- 61%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Old Town Barber College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Old Town Barber College, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $15,111. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $15,111 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $13,000 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $15,111
- Median Debt
- $13,000
- Pell Grant Rate
- 75%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 76%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $15,111
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Old Town Barber College — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Old Town Barber College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Old Town Barber College report median earnings of $21,295, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $14,124
- 8 Years
- $17,096
- 10 Years
- $21,295
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.61x
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 90%
- Earning > $25K
- 13%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (16)
- 28%
- 100% (16)
- 28%
- 100% (16)
- 28%
- 100% (16)
- 28%
How Old Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Old Town Barber College Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Old Town Barber College delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $15,111/year ($60,444 total). Graduates earn $21,295 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $785,091 in total earnings — a net gain of $724,647 (13.0× your investment). The median debt is $13,000, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 50% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $60,444
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $785,091
- Net Return
- $724,647
- ROI Multiple
- 13.0×
- Cost Per Year
- $15,111
- Median Debt
- $13,000
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 50%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Old Town Barber College awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Culinary & Personal Services 100% $19,579 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Old Town Barber College's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Old Town Barber College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Wichita, Kansas, Old Town Barber College enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 50%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Old Town Barber College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Old Town Barber College, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $15,111. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $15,111 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $13,000 in federal student loans.
Is Old Town Barber College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Old Town Barber College report median earnings of $21,295, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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