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Siena Heights University vs University of Michigan

MSN 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
University of Michigan
97% vs 87.5%
Faster to complete
Siena Heights University
24 months vs 48 months
Easier to get into
Siena Heights University
66.6% vs 10% acceptance

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Siena Heights University
Master's in Nursing
University of Michigan
Master's in Nursing
Program typeMSNMSN
Formatin personin person
LocationAdrian, MIAnn Arbor, MI
Length24 monthsBEST48 months
NCLEX pass rate87.5%97%BEST
Acceptance rate66.6%BEST10%
Avg accepted GPA3.8
Min GPA
Entrance examNot required
Total tuition-$68,000
In-state tuition
Out-of-state tuition
Clinical placementarranged
AccreditationCCNECCNE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has a higher NCLEX pass rate, Siena Heights University or University of Michigan?

University of Michigan's MSN program has the higher first-attempt NCLEX pass rate at 97%, compared to 87.5% for the other program. NCLEX pass rates are the single best signal of how well a program prepares students for licensure.

Are Siena Heights University and University of Michigan 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 Siena Heights University and University of Michigan?

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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