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Reedley College vs San Diego City College

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

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Lower tuition
San Diego City College
$1,150 vs $1,334

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Reedley College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
San Diego City College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeADNADN
Formatin personin person
LocationReedley, CASan Diego, CA
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate100%
Acceptance rate
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance examTEAS
Total tuition$1,334 in / $9,454 out$1,150 in / $9,094 outBEST
In-state tuition$1,334$1,150BEST
Out-of-state tuition$9,454$9,094BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Reedley College or San Diego City College?

San Diego City College is the more affordable option at roughly $1,150, compared to $1,334. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Reedley College and San Diego City College the same type of program?

Both are ADN 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 Reedley College and San Diego City 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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