UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

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I am planning on applying to both UPMC Mercy and Shadyside diploma programs for nursing. I wanted to know what people thought of each school if they attended, or what they have heard. If I am accepted to both programs, I will need some help in deciding which one to attend. So far, they both seem like a "good fit" for me. Any criticisms or praises will be much appreciated!:twocents:

Specializes in CVICU, CDU, ED.
Sharawnda-Did both Shadyside and Mercy change their financial aid requirements to the same thing? ie they both have a 10,000$ copay in addition to the two year loan forgiveness program. I haven't talked to Mercy about their tuition but it seems like that the info on the website is out of date...any info would be appreciated.

Mercy does have the Tuition Forgiveness Plan, and their copay is around $5,400. That amount is the cost of the non-nursing classes, which they now require the student to cover. Everything else is still being covered by the school.

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so if you don't have to take any non nursing courses would the cost be cheaper?

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Mercy does have the Tuition Forgiveness Plan, and their copay is around $5,400. That amount is the cost of the non-nursing classes, which they now require the student to cover. Everything else is still being covered by the school.

So if you didn't have to take non nursing courses, would the cost be cheaper?

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Specializes in CVICU, CDU, ED.

That seems to be the case as I understand it. You might want to call the financial aid office to confirm.

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