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Manchester University vs Purdue University Northwest

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

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Higher NCLEX pass rate
Manchester University
100% vs 86.4%

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Manchester University
BSN Program
Purdue University Northwest
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationFort Wayne, INHammond, IN
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate100%BEST86.4%
Acceptance rate70.6%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition-$8,419 in / $15,620 out
In-state tuition$8,419
Out-of-state tuition$15,620
Clinical placement
AccreditationCCNESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, Manchester University or Purdue University Northwest?

Manchester University's BSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 100%, compared to 86.4% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Are Manchester University and Purdue University Northwest the same type of program?

Both are BSN 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 Manchester University and Purdue University Northwest?

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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