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University of Central Arkansas vs The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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

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University of Central Arkansas
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
MSN Program
Program typeMSNMSN
Formatin personin person
LocationConway, ARFayetteville, AR
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate
Acceptance rate90.5%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$7,162 in / $12,443 out-
In-state tuition$7,162
Out-of-state tuition$12,443
Clinical placement
AccreditationCCNECCNE

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