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Brookline College-Phoenix vs Glendale 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

Lower tuition
Glendale Community College
$2,358 vs $89,404

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Brookline College-Phoenix
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Glendale Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Program typeCERTCERT
Formatin personin person
LocationPhoenix, AZGlendale, AZ
Length12 months12 months
NCLEX pass rate
Acceptance rate
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$89,404$2,358 in / $8,958 outBEST
In-state tuition$2,358
Out-of-state tuition$8,958
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Brookline College-Phoenix or Glendale Community College?

Glendale Community College is the more affordable option at roughly $2,358, compared to $89,404. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Brookline College-Phoenix and Glendale 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 Brookline College-Phoenix and Glendale 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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