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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus vs Colorado Mountain College

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 Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
96.7% vs 86%
Lower tuition
Colorado Mountain College
$2,700 vs $10,017

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Colorado Mountain College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationDenver, COGlenwood Springs, CO
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate96.7%BEST86%
Acceptance rate77.8%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$10,017 in / $28,209 out$2,700 in / $12,540 outBEST
In-state tuition$10,017$2,700BEST
Out-of-state tuition$28,209$12,540BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus or Colorado Mountain College?

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's BSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 96.7%, compared to 86% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Which is cheaper, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus or Colorado Mountain College?

Colorado Mountain College is the more affordable option at roughly $2,700, compared to $10,017. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus and Colorado Mountain College 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 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus and Colorado Mountain College?

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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