VCA vs NIDA

Dear one and all, I'm trying to find out as much as possible about both the NIDA and the VCA Production Courses. Has anyone been through one or the other, or knows people who have? What are the differences between them as far as teaching methods, values, general quality and focus goes? I'm from Brisbane and have applied for both, the catch being I have always wanted to live in Melbourne but I simply cannot find out anything about the VCA Production Course other than what is on their website. I know a fair bit about NIDA (namely that you are guaranteed work when you come out of it) but I'm not as keen on living in Sydney as in Melbourne. Obviously I am simply trying to plan my life in advance as I am yet to be accepted into either, both or none of these courses. I'm just playing with hypotheticals. Can anyone give me any info, particularly on the specifics of VCA Production? Thanks so much Nicola