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University of Evansville vs Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Evansville
100% vs 92%
Lower tuition
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
$33,490 vs $42,676
Easier to get into
University of Evansville
77.7% vs 76.1% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

University of Evansville
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationEvansville, INSaint Mary of the Woods, IN
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate100%BEST92%
Acceptance rate77.7%BEST76.1%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance examTEAS
Total tuition$42,676$33,490BEST
In-state tuition$42,676$33,490BEST
Out-of-state tuition$42,676$33,490BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, University of Evansville or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?

University of Evansville's BSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 100%, compared to 92% 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 Evansville or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is the more affordable option at roughly $33,490, compared to $42,676. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are University of Evansville and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Evansville and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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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