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Northwest Florida State College vs Arizona College of Nursing-Fort Lauderdale

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
Northwest Florida State College
$3,246 vs $25,973

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Northwest Florida State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Arizona College of Nursing-Fort Lauderdale
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationNiceville, FLFort Lauderdale, FL
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate100%100%
Acceptance rate
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance examHESI
Total tuition$3,246 in / $11,625 outBEST$25,973
In-state tuition$3,246BEST$25,973
Out-of-state tuition$11,625BEST$25,973
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, Northwest Florida State College or Arizona College of Nursing-Fort Lauderdale?

Northwest Florida State College'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, Northwest Florida State College or Arizona College of Nursing-Fort Lauderdale?

Northwest Florida State College is the more affordable option at roughly $3,246, compared to $25,973. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Northwest Florida State College and Arizona College of Nursing-Fort Lauderdale 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 Northwest Florida State College and Arizona College of Nursing-Fort Lauderdale?

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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