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Technical College of the Lowcountry vs Horry-Georgetown Technical 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
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
$4,468 vs $5,500

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Technical College of the Lowcountry
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Program typeCERTCERT
Formatin personin person
LocationBeaufort, SCConway, SC
Length12 months12 months
NCLEX pass rate
Acceptance rate
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$5,500 in / $11,044 out$4,468 in / $8,836 outBEST
In-state tuition$5,500$4,468BEST
Out-of-state tuition$11,044$8,836BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Technical College of the Lowcountry or Horry-Georgetown Technical College?

Horry-Georgetown Technical College is the more affordable option at roughly $4,468, compared to $5,500. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Technical College of the Lowcountry and Horry-Georgetown Technical 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 Technical College of the Lowcountry and Horry-Georgetown Technical 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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