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Assabet Valley Regional Technical School vs Roxbury 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
Roxbury Community College
$5,784 vs $18,945

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Assabet Valley Regional Technical School
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Roxbury Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Program typeCERTCERT
Formatin personin person
LocationMarlborough, MARoxbury Crossing, MA
Length12 months12 months
NCLEX pass rate
Acceptance rate33.3%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$18,945$5,784 in / $11,088 outBEST
In-state tuition$5,784
Out-of-state tuition$11,088
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Assabet Valley Regional Technical School or Roxbury Community College?

Roxbury Community College is the more affordable option at roughly $5,784, compared to $18,945. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Assabet Valley Regional Technical School and Roxbury 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 Assabet Valley Regional Technical School and Roxbury 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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