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New York University vs Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

DNP programs compared — side-by-side on NCLEX pass rates, tuition, admissions, and format.

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Lower tuition
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
$14,250 vs $181,314

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

New York University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Program typeDNPDNP
Formatin personin person
LocationNew York, NYPoughkeepsie, NY
Length36 months36 months
NCLEX pass rate96%
Acceptance rate9.4%
Avg accepted GPA3.8
Min GPA
Entrance examTEAS
Total tuition$181,314$14,250BEST
In-state tuition$41,124
Out-of-state tuition$41,124
Clinical placementarranged
AccreditationCCNESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, New York University or Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?

Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is the more affordable option at roughly $14,250, compared to $181,314. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are New York University and Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program the same type of program?

Both are DNP 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 New York University and Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?

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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