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College of Southern Nevada vs Las Vegas 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 Southern Nevada
96.6% vs 83.2%
Lower tuition
College of Southern Nevada
$4,110 vs $17,684

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

College of Southern Nevada
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Las Vegas College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeADNADN
Formatin personin person
LocationLas Vegas, NVLas Vegas, NV
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate96.6%BEST83.2%
Acceptance rate
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance examTEAS
Total tuition$4,110 in / $12,209 outBEST$17,684
In-state tuition$4,110BEST$17,684
Out-of-state tuition$12,209BEST$17,684
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, College of Southern Nevada or Las Vegas College?

College of Southern Nevada's ADN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 96.6%, compared to 83.2% 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 Southern Nevada or Las Vegas College?

College of Southern Nevada is the more affordable option at roughly $4,110, compared to $17,684. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are College of Southern Nevada and Las Vegas 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 Southern Nevada and Las Vegas 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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