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Mount St. Joseph University vs Wright State University-Main Campus

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 95.6%
Lower tuition
Wright State University-Main Campus
$11,188 vs $36,650
Easier to get into
Wright State University-Main Campus
95.2% vs 56.5% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Mount St. Joseph University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Wright State University-Main Campus
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationCincinnati, OHDayton, OH
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate100%BEST95.6%
Acceptance rate56.5%95.2%BEST
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$36,650$11,188 in / $20,606 outBEST
In-state tuition$36,650$11,188BEST
Out-of-state tuition$36,650$20,606BEST
Clinical placement
AccreditationCCNESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, Mount St. Joseph University or Wright State University-Main Campus?

Mount St. Joseph University's BSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 100%, compared to 95.6% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Which is cheaper, Mount St. Joseph University or Wright State University-Main Campus?

Wright State University-Main Campus is the more affordable option at roughly $11,188, compared to $36,650. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Mount St. Joseph University and Wright State University-Main Campus 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 Mount St. Joseph University and Wright State University-Main Campus?

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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