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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus vs Rutgers University-New Brunswick

DNP 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
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
95.3% vs 65.3% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
MSN to DNP
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeDNPDNP
Formatin personin person
LocationTeaneck, NJNew Brunswick, NJ
Length36 months36 months
NCLEX pass rate100%
Acceptance rate95.3%BEST65.3%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition-$22,348 in / $36,244 out
In-state tuition$22,348
Out-of-state tuition$36,244
Clinical placement
AccreditationCCNESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus and Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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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