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College of Eastern Idaho vs Lewis-Clark State College

ADN 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
College of Eastern Idaho
96.8% vs 94.9%
Lower tuition
College of Eastern Idaho
$3,390 vs $7,388

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

College of Eastern Idaho
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Lewis-Clark State College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Program typeADNADN
Formatin personin person
LocationIdaho Falls, IDLewiston, ID
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate96.8%BEST94.9%
Acceptance rate89.8%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance examTEAS
Total tuition$3,390 in / $6,750 outBEST$7,388 in / $21,386 out
In-state tuition$3,390BEST$7,388
Out-of-state tuition$6,750BEST$21,386
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, College of Eastern Idaho or Lewis-Clark State College?

College of Eastern Idaho's ADN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 96.8%, compared to 94.9% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Which is cheaper, College of Eastern Idaho or Lewis-Clark State College?

College of Eastern Idaho is the more affordable option at roughly $3,390, compared to $7,388. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are College of Eastern Idaho and Lewis-Clark State 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 College of Eastern Idaho and Lewis-Clark State 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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