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Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing vs Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online

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
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
100% vs 94.3%

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing
BSN Program
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationAbilene, TXAddison, TX
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate94.3%100%BEST
Acceptance rate100%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition-$14,520
In-state tuition$14,520
Out-of-state tuition$14,520
Clinical placement
AccreditationCCNESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing or Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online?

Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online's BSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 100%, compared to 94.3% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Are Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing and Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online 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 Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing and Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online?

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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