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Murray State College vs ATA College

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
Murray State College
$6,630 vs $15,000

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Murray State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
ATA College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Program typeADNADN
Formatin personin person
LocationTishomingo, OKTulsa, OK
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate94.4%
Acceptance rate
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$6,630 in / $10,830 outBEST$15,000
In-state tuition$6,630BEST$15,000
Out-of-state tuition$10,830BEST$15,000
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Murray State College or ATA College?

Murray State College is the more affordable option at roughly $6,630, compared to $15,000. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Murray State College and ATA College 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 Murray State College and ATA College?

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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