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College of Central Florida vs State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

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

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Lower tuition
College of Central Florida
$2,710 vs $3,074

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

College of Central Florida
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationOcala, FLBradenton, FL
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate100%100%
Acceptance rate
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance examTEAS
Total tuition$2,710 in / $10,517 outBEST$3,074 in / $11,595 out
In-state tuition$2,710BEST$3,074
Out-of-state tuition$10,517BEST$11,595
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, College of Central Florida or State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota?

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

Which is cheaper, College of Central Florida or State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota?

College of Central Florida is the more affordable option at roughly $2,710, compared to $3,074. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are College of Central Florida and State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota 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 College of Central Florida and State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota?

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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