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Chamberlain University-Texas vs University of Texas at Austin

DNP programs compared — side-by-side on NCLEX pass rates, tuition, admissions, and format.

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Faster to complete
Chamberlain University-Texas
36 months vs 48 months
Easier to get into
Chamberlain University-Texas
95.7% vs 12% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Chamberlain University-Texas
MSN to DNP
University of Texas at Austin
MSN to DNP
Program typeDNPDNP
Formatin personin person
LocationPearland, TXAustin, TX
Length36 monthsBEST48 months
NCLEX pass rate96%
Acceptance rate95.7%BEST12%
Avg accepted GPA3.75
Min GPA
Entrance examHESI
Total tuition-$80,000
In-state tuition
Out-of-state tuition
Clinical placementarranged
AccreditationCCNECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Chamberlain University-Texas and University of Texas at Austin the same type of program?

Both are DNP programs, so they award the same credential. Compare them on NCLEX pass rate, tuition, length, and location to find the better fit.

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