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Iona University vs Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

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

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Iona University
MSN Program
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeMSNMSN
Formatin personin person
LocationNew Rochelle, NYMadison, NJ
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate100%100%
Acceptance rate95.3%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition-$24,342
In-state tuition$24,342
Out-of-state tuition$24,342
Clinical placement
AccreditationCCNESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, Iona University or Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus?

Iona University's MSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 100%, compared to 100% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Are Iona University and Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus 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.

How do I decide between Iona University and Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus?

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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