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JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools vs Thomas Edison State University

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
Thomas Edison State University
$6,638 vs $24,916

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Thomas Edison State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeCERTCERT
Formatin personin person
LocationPlainfield, NJTrenton, NJ
Length12 months12 months
NCLEX pass rate92.6%
Acceptance rate96.2%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$24,916 in / $31,336 out$6,638 in / $8,598 outBEST
In-state tuition$24,916$6,638BEST
Out-of-state tuition$31,336$8,598BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools or Thomas Edison State University?

Thomas Edison State University is the more affordable option at roughly $6,638, compared to $24,916. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools and Thomas Edison State University 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 JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools and Thomas Edison State University?

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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