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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro vs NUC University

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

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Lower tuition
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
$5,580 vs $8,054

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
NUC University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Program typeBSNBSN
Formatin personin person
LocationSan Juan, PRBayamon, PR
Length48 months48 months
NCLEX pass rate
Acceptance rate66.4%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$5,580BEST$8,054 in / $9,884 out
In-state tuition$5,580BEST$8,054
Out-of-state tuition$5,580BEST$9,884
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro or NUC University?

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is the more affordable option at roughly $5,580, compared to $8,054. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro and NUC 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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro and NUC 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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