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I am applying to 2 nursing schools and have a great chance of getting into both. If I do get accepted to both then I have the huge decision of deciding which one to go to. If you had to choose, which would you choose? Any thoughts are appreciated

School A: Private school-tuition approx. $32,000 (get FA but still need private loan too)

Accredited (ACEN)

NCLEX-97%

Mon-Fri schedule

35 minutes away with clinical sites that can be even further

School B: Public school-tuition approx. $11,000 (get FA)

Accredited (ACEN)

NCLEX-93%

Mon-Thurs schedule

1hr 10min away with clinical sites just minutes away

Both are for ASN

Thanks in advance for any replies!

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I would not spend 32k for an ADN -- sorry

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remember that so many stack up loans and debt that stick them in the same financial predicaments they are in not getting their degrees. I would go with the cheaper route and take the extra drive. Ppl have done worse distances. Don't ever settle for a huge stack of financial problems in your future. Your goal is to make more doing something you enjoy :) best wishes to you!!!

P.S. $11 is very good by the way!

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I agree with others. $32,000 is quite steep for an ADN, and the NCLEX rate is almost as high for the other program. I think that the extra drive would be a small sacrifice for the amount of money you will be saving.

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I would not spend 32k for an ADN -- sorry

"...-- sorry,"

LOL

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Specializes in ICU/ Surgery/ Nursing Education.

Wouldn't do an ADN program for 32,000 like others have said. All the other variables are nearly the same. One longer for clinicals but shorter for classes. The other vise-versa. In the end it may be a wash. Any program with a NCLEX pass rate in the 90's, assuming that the graduation rate isn't 10%, will be good to go. This means that it would be a quality program and any pass or failures would be dependent on personal performance.

Good luck.

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I agree...I would go for the less expensive one....I am not looking to be in debt up to my eyeballs over an ADN program

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As it is made clear here nlitened, we care too much about our fellow nurses, to advise e/o to get into a financial bundle. You get that community education my friend. Im attending a technical college myself :) so glad I did.

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

Definitely the public school. If you can avoid the loans, DO SO. It's worth the slightly more expensive gas (bus pass, maybe? Good study time!) to save over $20K.

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My financial aid department gave me a good rule of thumb... you total tuition for your degree should not equal more than 110% of what you expect to make PER YEAR in your new career. Not sure if this is scientific or not, but it always resonated with me and makes sense. $32K???? Even if your program is 2 years, how long will it take you to pay that back??

I believe the student is in control whether or not they pass the NCLEX. 93% pass rate at the state school is higher than national average. Let the money make your decision.

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Thank you to everyone who is responding! I appreciate your insight

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Definitely B... Easy choice.

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