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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill vs University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Lower tuition
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
$6,851 vs $12,527
Easier to get into
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
92.4% vs 18.7% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeMSNMSN
Formatin personin person
LocationChapel Hill, NCPembroke, NC
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate98%
Acceptance rate18.7%92.4%BEST
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$12,527 in / $30,819 out$6,851 in / $19,910 outBEST
In-state tuition$12,527$6,851BEST
Out-of-state tuition$30,819$19,910BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill or University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is the more affordable option at roughly $6,851, compared to $12,527. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of North Carolina at Pembroke 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

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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