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Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology vs Fletcher Technical 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
Fletcher Technical Community College
$4,219 vs $16,900

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Fletcher Technical Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Program typeCERTCERT
Formatin personin person
LocationBaton Rouge, LASchriever, LA
Length12 months12 months
NCLEX pass rate
Acceptance rate
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$16,900$4,219BEST
In-state tuition$16,900$4,219BEST
Out-of-state tuition$16,900$4,219BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology or Fletcher Technical Community College?

Fletcher Technical Community College is the more affordable option at roughly $4,219, compared to $16,900. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology and Fletcher Technical 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 Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology and Fletcher Technical 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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