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Columbia University in the City of New York vs SUNY Morrisville

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
SUNY Morrisville
$8,769 vs $69,045
Easier to get into
SUNY Morrisville
91.2% vs 4.2% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Columbia University in the City of New York
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
SUNY Morrisville
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationNew York, NYMorrisville, NY
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate100%100%
Acceptance rate4.2%91.2%BEST
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance examTEAS
Total tuition$69,045$8,769 in / $19,189 outBEST
In-state tuition$69,045$8,769BEST
Out-of-state tuition$69,045$19,189BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationCCNESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, Columbia University in the City of New York or SUNY Morrisville?

Columbia University in the City of New York'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, Columbia University in the City of New York or SUNY Morrisville?

SUNY Morrisville is the more affordable option at roughly $8,769, compared to $69,045. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Columbia University in the City of New York and SUNY Morrisville 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 Columbia University in the City of New York and SUNY Morrisville?

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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