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H Councill Trenholm State Community College vs Southern Union State Community College

CERT programs compared — side-by-side on NCLEX pass rates, tuition, admissions, and format.

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Higher NCLEX pass rate
Southern Union State Community College
98.1% vs 75%
Lower tuition
H Councill Trenholm State Community College
$4,890 vs $4,980

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

H Councill Trenholm State Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Southern Union State Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Program typeCERTCERT
Formatin personin person
LocationMontgomery, ALWadley, AL
Length12 months12 months
NCLEX pass rate75%98.1%BEST
Acceptance rate
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$4,890 in / $8,700 outBEST$4,980 in / $8,790 out
In-state tuition$4,890BEST$4,980
Out-of-state tuition$8,700BEST$8,790
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, H Councill Trenholm State Community College or Southern Union State Community College?

Southern Union State Community College's CERT program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 98.1%, compared to 75% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Which is cheaper, H Councill Trenholm State Community College or Southern Union State Community College?

H Councill Trenholm State Community College is the more affordable option at roughly $4,890, compared to $4,980. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are H Councill Trenholm State Community College and Southern Union State Community College the same type of program?

Both are CERT programs, so they award the same credential. Compare them on NCLEX pass rate, tuition, length, and location to find the better fit.

How do I decide between H Councill Trenholm State Community College and Southern Union State Community College?

Start by ruling out programs you can't get into (compare your GPA against each school's admissions stats), then weight what matters most — NCLEX pass rate for quality, total tuition for cost, length for time-to-degree, and format (online, hybrid, in-person) for lifestyle. Use NurseWay's free intake to get a personalized fit score for both.

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