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California State University-Los Angeles vs California State University-Stanislaus

ABSN 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
California State University-Stanislaus
97.8% vs 95.4%
Faster to complete
California State University-Los Angeles
15 months vs 16 months
Easier to get into
California State University-Stanislaus
97.5% vs 91.9% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

California State University-Los Angeles
Accelerated BSN
California State University-Stanislaus
Accelerated BSN
Program typeABSNABSN
Formatin personin person
LocationLos Angeles, CATurlock, CA
Length15 monthsBEST16 months
NCLEX pass rate95.4%97.8%BEST
Acceptance rate91.9%97.5%BEST
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition-$7,826 in / $19,706 out
In-state tuition$7,826
Out-of-state tuition$19,706
Clinical placement
AccreditationCCNECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, California State University-Los Angeles or California State University-Stanislaus?

California State University-Stanislaus's ABSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 97.8%, compared to 95.4% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Are California State University-Los Angeles and California State University-Stanislaus the same type of program?

Both are ABSN 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 California State University-Los Angeles and California State University-Stanislaus?

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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