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College of Saint Benedict vs Saint Johns University

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

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Easier to get into
College of Saint Benedict
91.4% vs 90.5% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

College of Saint Benedict
Master's in Nursing
Saint Johns University
Master's in Nursing
Program typeMSNMSN
Formatin personin person
LocationSt. Joseph, MNSaint Paul, MN
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate
Acceptance rate91.4%BEST90.5%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition--
In-state tuition
Out-of-state tuition
Clinical placement
AccreditationCCNESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Are College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johns University the same type of program?

Both are MSN 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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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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