VGI vs. The Professional Cosmetology Academy
Both Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies and The Professional Cosmetology Academy are Less than 2 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies and The Professional Cosmetology Academy with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- VGI's tuition ($24,451) is more expensive than The Professional Cosmetology Academy ($8,850).
- VGI's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than The Professional Cosmetology Academy (14 to 1).
- VGI (229 students) is larger than The Professional Cosmetology Academy (100 students) with more enrolled students.
- VGI ($6,892) has higher amount of financial aid than The Professional Cosmetology Academy ($4,456).
- The Professional Cosmetology Academy's graduation rate (75%) is higher than VGI (59%).
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
$6,892
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
59% 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
The Professional Cosmetology Academy
Private, Less than 2 years • Laredo, TX #TX in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$8,850
Financial Aid
$4,456
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Barbering/Barber
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Barbering/Barber
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Barbering/Barber
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Barbering/Barber
Enrollment
100 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
100% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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