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Minnesota North College vs University of Minnesota-Morris

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
University of Minnesota-Morris
93.7% vs 75.5%
Lower tuition
Minnesota North College
$6,004 vs $14,288

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Minnesota North College
Bachelor's in Nursing
University of Minnesota-Morris
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationMoorhead, MNMorris, MN
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate75.5%93.7%BEST
Acceptance rate70.5%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$6,004 in / $7,302 outBEST$14,288 in / $16,438 out
In-state tuition$6,004BEST$14,288
Out-of-state tuition$7,302BEST$16,438
Clinical placement
AccreditationCCNESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, Minnesota North College or University of Minnesota-Morris?

University of Minnesota-Morris's BSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 93.7%, compared to 75.5% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Which is cheaper, Minnesota North College or University of Minnesota-Morris?

Minnesota North College is the more affordable option at roughly $6,004, compared to $14,288. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Minnesota North College and University of Minnesota-Morris 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 Minnesota North College and University of Minnesota-Morris?

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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