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California State University-Long Beach vs William Jessup University

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
William Jessup University
100% vs 98.8%

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

California State University-Long Beach
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
William Jessup University
BSN Program
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationLong Beach, CARocklin, CA
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate98.8%100%BEST
Acceptance rate47.1%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$7,008 in / $18,888 out-
In-state tuition$7,008
Out-of-state tuition$18,888
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, California State University-Long Beach or William Jessup University?

William Jessup University's BSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 100%, compared to 98.8% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Are California State University-Long Beach and William Jessup University 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 California State University-Long Beach and William Jessup University?

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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