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Maine College of Health Professions vs University of Maine at Fort Kent

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
Maine College of Health Professions
100% vs 86%
Lower tuition
University of Maine at Fort Kent
$9,045 vs $17,827
Easier to get into
University of Maine at Fort Kent
99.1% vs 33.3% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Maine College of Health Professions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
University of Maine at Fort Kent
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationLewiston, MEFort Kent, ME
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate100%BEST86%
Acceptance rate33.3%99.1%BEST
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$17,827$9,045 in / $14,325 outBEST
In-state tuition$17,827$9,045BEST
Out-of-state tuition$17,827$14,325BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, Maine College of Health Professions or University of Maine at Fort Kent?

Maine College of Health Professions's BSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 100%, compared to 86% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Which is cheaper, Maine College of Health Professions or University of Maine at Fort Kent?

University of Maine at Fort Kent is the more affordable option at roughly $9,045, compared to $17,827. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Maine College of Health Professions and University of Maine at Fort Kent 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 Maine College of Health Professions and University of Maine at Fort Kent?

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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