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Baylor College of Medicine vs University of Texas at Austin

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

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Lower tuition
Baylor College of Medicine
$29,555 vs $80,000
Faster to complete
Baylor College of Medicine
36 months vs 48 months

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Baylor College of Medicine
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
University of Texas at Austin
MSN to DNP
Program typeDNPDNP
Formatin personin person
LocationHouston, TXAustin, TX
Length36 monthsBEST48 months
NCLEX pass rate96%
Acceptance rate12%
Avg accepted GPA3.75
Min GPA
Entrance examHESI
Total tuition$29,555BEST$80,000
In-state tuition$29,555
Out-of-state tuition$29,555
Clinical placementarranged
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Baylor College of Medicine or University of Texas at Austin?

Baylor College of Medicine is the more affordable option at roughly $29,555, compared to $80,000. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Baylor College of Medicine and University of Texas at Austin the same type of program?

Both are DNP 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 Baylor College of Medicine and University of Texas at Austin?

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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