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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor vs Siena Heights University

MSN 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor
97.4% vs 87.5%
Easier to get into
Siena Heights University
66.6% vs 17.9% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Siena Heights University
Master's in Nursing
Program typeMSNMSN
Formatin personin person
LocationAnn Arbor, MIAdrian, MI
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate97.4%BEST87.5%
Acceptance rate17.9%66.6%BEST
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$27,524 in / $55,052 out-
In-state tuition$27,524
Out-of-state tuition$55,052
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor or Siena Heights University?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's MSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 97.4%, compared to 87.5% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Are University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and Siena Heights University the same type of program?

Both are MSN 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor and Siena Heights 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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