VGI vs. Austin Career Institute
Both Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies and Austin Career Institute are Less than 2 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies and Austin Career Institute with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- VGI's tuition ($24,451) is more expensive than Austin Career Institute ($17,395).
- VGI's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Austin Career Institute (20 to 1).
- VGI (180 students) is larger than Austin Career Institute (51 students) with more enrolled students.
- VGI ($5,820) has higher amount of financial aid than Austin Career Institute ($3,953).
- VGI's graduation rate (88%) is higher than Austin Career Institute (82%).

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies
Private, Less than 2 years • Weslaco, TX #TX in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$24,451
Financial Aid
$5,820
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Enrollment
180 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
18% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
10 Faculties (full-time)
19 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$17,395
Financial Aid
$3,953
Largest Vocational Programs
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Electrician
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Electrician
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Enrollment
51 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
82% Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
8 Faculties (full-time)
21 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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