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National Park College vs University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

ADN 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
National Park College
97.9% vs 88.1%
Lower tuition
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
$3,504 vs $5,600

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

National Park College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeADNADN
Formatin personin person
LocationHot Springs, ARMorrilton, AR
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate97.9%BEST88.1%
Acceptance rate100%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$5,600 in / $7,280 out$3,504 in / $4,176 outBEST
In-state tuition$5,600$3,504BEST
Out-of-state tuition$7,280$4,176BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, National Park College or University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton?

National Park College's ADN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 97.9%, compared to 88.1% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Which is cheaper, National Park College or University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton?

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton is the more affordable option at roughly $3,504, compared to $5,600. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are National Park College and University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton the same type of program?

Both are ADN 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 National Park College and University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton?

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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