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Rasmussen University-North Dakota vs Dakota College at Bottineau

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

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Lower tuition
Dakota College at Bottineau
$5,347 vs $12,715

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Dakota College at Bottineau
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeADNADN
Formatin personin person
LocationFargo, NDBottineau, ND
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate100%
Acceptance rate
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance examHESITEAS
Total tuition$12,715$5,347 in / $7,613 outBEST
In-state tuition$12,715$5,347BEST
Out-of-state tuition$12,715$7,613BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Rasmussen University-North Dakota or Dakota College at Bottineau?

Dakota College at Bottineau is the more affordable option at roughly $5,347, compared to $12,715. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Rasmussen University-North Dakota and Dakota College at Bottineau 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 Rasmussen University-North Dakota and Dakota College at Bottineau?

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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