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Case Western Reserve University vs Mount St. Joseph University

BSN 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
Mount St. Joseph University
100% vs 95.1%
Lower tuition
Mount St. Joseph University
$36,650 vs $64,671
Easier to get into
Mount St. Joseph University
56.5% vs 28.7% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Case Western Reserve University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Mount St. Joseph University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationCleveland, OHCincinnati, OH
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate95.1%100%BEST
Acceptance rate28.7%56.5%BEST
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$64,671$36,650BEST
In-state tuition$64,671$36,650BEST
Out-of-state tuition$64,671$36,650BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationCCNECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, Case Western Reserve University or Mount St. Joseph University?

Mount St. Joseph University's BSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 100%, compared to 95.1% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Which is cheaper, Case Western Reserve University or Mount St. Joseph University?

Mount St. Joseph University is the more affordable option at roughly $36,650, compared to $64,671. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Case Western Reserve University and Mount St. Joseph University the same type of program?

Both are BSN 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 Case Western Reserve University and Mount St. Joseph University?

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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