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University of North Carolina at Greensboro 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

Higher NCLEX pass rate
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
98% vs 91%
Lower tuition
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
$6,851 vs $8,546
Easier to get into
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
92.4% vs 89.8% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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
LocationGreensboro, NCPembroke, NC
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate91%98%BEST
Acceptance rate89.8%92.4%BEST
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$8,546 in / $22,676 out$6,851 in / $19,910 outBEST
In-state tuition$8,546$6,851BEST
Out-of-state tuition$22,676$19,910BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, University of North Carolina at Greensboro or University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke's MSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 98%, compared to 91% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

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

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is the more affordable option at roughly $6,851, compared to $8,546. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are University of North Carolina at Greensboro 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 Greensboro 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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