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State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota vs Southeastern University

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
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
$3,074 vs $31,732

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Southeastern University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationBradenton, FLLakeland, FL
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate100%
Acceptance rate74.3%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance examTEAS
Total tuition$3,074 in / $11,595 outBEST$31,732
In-state tuition$3,074BEST$31,732
Out-of-state tuition$11,595BEST$31,732
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

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

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota is the more affordable option at roughly $3,074, compared to $31,732. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota and Southeastern 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 State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota and Southeastern 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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