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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College vs Ulster County Community College

ADN 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
Ulster County Community College
100% vs 78.9%
Lower tuition
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
$5,170 vs $6,376

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Ulster County Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeADNADN
Formatin personin person
LocationNew York, NYStone Ridge, NY
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate78.9%100%BEST
Acceptance rate
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance examHESI
Total tuition$5,170 in / $8,050 outBEST$6,376 in / $11,656 out
In-state tuition$5,170BEST$6,376
Out-of-state tuition$8,050BEST$11,656
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College or Ulster County Community College?

Ulster County Community College's ADN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 100%, compared to 78.9% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Which is cheaper, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College or Ulster County Community College?

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is the more affordable option at roughly $5,170, compared to $6,376. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College and Ulster County Community College the same type of program?

Both are ADN 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 CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College and Ulster County Community 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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