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State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota vs Tallahassee State 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
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
100% vs 94.4%
Lower tuition
Tallahassee State College
$2,026 vs $3,074

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.
Tallahassee State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationBradenton, FLTallahassee, FL
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate100%BEST94.4%
Acceptance rate
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance examTEAS
Total tuition$3,074 in / $11,595 out$2,026 in / $8,062 outBEST
In-state tuition$3,074$2,026BEST
Out-of-state tuition$11,595$8,062BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

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

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota's BSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 100%, compared to 94.4% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

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

Tallahassee State College is the more affordable option at roughly $2,026, compared to $3,074. 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 Tallahassee State 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 State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota and Tallahassee State 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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