VGI vs. Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics
Both Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies and Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics are Less than 2 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies and Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- VGI's tuition ($24,451) is more expensive than Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics ($14,025).
- Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than VGI (12 to 1).
- VGI (229 students) is larger than Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics (71 students) with more enrolled students.
- VGI ($5,820) has higher amount of financial aid than Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics ($5,439).
- Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics's graduation rate (90%) is higher than VGI (88%).
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
229 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
100% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
13 Faculties (full-time)
25 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics
Private, Less than 2 years • Portland, TX #TX in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$14,025
Financial Aid
$5,439
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
Enrollment
71 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
90% Graduation Rate
100% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Faculties (full-time)
5 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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