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 (9 to 1) is lower than VGI (11 to 1).
- VGI (84 students) is larger than Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics (65 students) with more enrolled students.
- Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics ($3,831) has higher amount of financial aid than VGI ($3,621).
- Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics's graduation rate (90%) is higher than VGI (80%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$14,025
Financial Aid
$3,831
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Barbering/Barber
Barbering/Barber
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Barbering/Barber
Barbering/Barber
Enrollment
65 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
90% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
6 Faculties (full-time)
7 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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