Graduate America vs. VGI
Both Graduate America College and Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies are Less than 2 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Graduate America College and Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- VGI's tuition ($24,451) is more expensive than Graduate America ($9,300).
- VGI's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Graduate America (25 to 1).
- VGI (84 students) is larger than Graduate America (62 students) with more enrolled students.
- Graduate America ($4,657) has higher amount of financial aid than VGI ($3,621).
- Graduate America's graduation rate (93%) is higher than VGI (80%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$9,300
Financial Aid
$4,657
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Barbering/Barber
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)
Barbering/Barber
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
62 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
93% Graduation Rate
100% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
5 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$24,451
Financial Aid
$3,621
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
84 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
80% Graduation Rate
40% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
10 Faculties (full-time)
19 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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