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Mississippi University for Women vs William Carey University

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
Mississippi University for Women
$8,092 vs $14,685
Easier to get into
Mississippi University for Women
100% vs 58.0% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Mississippi University for Women
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
William Carey University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationColumbus, MSHattiesburg, MS
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate
Acceptance rate100%BEST58.0%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$8,092BEST$14,685
In-state tuition$8,092BEST$14,685
Out-of-state tuition$8,092BEST$14,685
Clinical placement
AccreditationCCNECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Mississippi University for Women or William Carey University?

Mississippi University for Women is the more affordable option at roughly $8,092, compared to $14,685. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Mississippi University for Women and William Carey University 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 Mississippi University for Women and William Carey 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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