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Emporia State University vs Ottawa University-Ottawa

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
Emporia State University
97.7% vs 80.0% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Emporia State University
Master's in Nursing
Ottawa University-Ottawa
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeMSNMSN
Formatin personin person
LocationEmporia, KSOttawa, KS
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate
Acceptance rate97.7%BEST80.0%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition-$12,562
In-state tuition$12,562
Out-of-state tuition$12,562
Clinical placement
AccreditationCCNECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Emporia State University and Ottawa University-Ottawa the same type of program?

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