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Kent State University at Ashtabula vs Ohio State University

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

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Kent State University at Ashtabula
24 months vs 48 months

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Kent State University at Ashtabula
Master's in Nursing
Ohio State University
Clinical Nurse Leader (MSN)
Program typeMSNMSN
Formatin personin person
LocationKent, OHColumbus, OH
Length24 monthsBEST48 months
NCLEX pass rate95%
Acceptance rate22%
Avg accepted GPA3.6
Min GPA
Entrance examHESI
Total tuition-$48,000
In-state tuition
Out-of-state tuition
Clinical placementarranged
AccreditationCCNECCNE

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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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