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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus vs Thomas Jefferson University

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

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Lower tuition
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
$27,064 vs $45,683
Easier to get into
Thomas Jefferson University
86.1% vs 49.7% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Thomas Jefferson University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeMSNMSN
Formatin personin person
LocationPittsburgh, PAPhiladelphia, PA
Length24 months24 months
NCLEX pass rate92%
Acceptance rate49.7%86.1%BEST
Avg accepted GPA3.4
Min GPA
Entrance examTEAS
Total tuition$27,064 in / $45,034 outBEST$45,683
In-state tuition$27,064$23,814BEST
Out-of-state tuition$45,034$23,814BEST
Clinical placementarranged
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus or Thomas Jefferson University?

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is the more affordable option at roughly $27,064, compared to $45,683. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus and Thomas Jefferson University 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus and Thomas Jefferson 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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