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Truckee Meadows Community College vs Milan Institute-Las Vegas

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
Truckee Meadows Community College
$3,144 vs $13,091

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Truckee Meadows Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Milan Institute-Las Vegas
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Program typeCERTCERT
Formatin personin person
LocationReno, NVLas Vegas, NV
Length12 months12 months
NCLEX pass rate
Acceptance rate
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$3,144 in / $11,243 outBEST$13,091
In-state tuition$3,144
Out-of-state tuition$11,243
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Truckee Meadows Community College or Milan Institute-Las Vegas?

Truckee Meadows Community College is the more affordable option at roughly $3,144, compared to $13,091. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Truckee Meadows Community College and Milan Institute-Las Vegas 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 Truckee Meadows Community College and Milan Institute-Las Vegas?

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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