What is best private or state university for nursing?

[Shrestha87]

Hello, I been having a dilemma lately in what would be best for studying nursing. I am a student in a private university for the BSN program, however, I have trouble with the tuition fee because it is so expensive and I been denied for the private students loans. Some of my family can borrow me money but I was searching some state universities and it is a lot cheaper but it will take me al least a year and half more than if I continue in the private university I am. So this is my question should I leave the program that I am in ( I am in my last prerequisites term) and go to the state university ?

Thanks

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

Believe me, it is more important that you learn, not that you are taught. As an adult you are really expected to be responosible for your learning. So why would the private school status make a difference? Do whatever it takes to get your license

[windsurfer8, BSN, RN]

"best" is subjective. What do you mean by "best"? Best parties? Best price? Best location? Best climate? You have to quantify what you mean by "best".

[jaycam, RN]

Another thing I would consider in your cost analysis is how much you could potentially make in that extra year. I know that personally, by choosing to not go to private university as well as taking the extra time to do a ladder (same school, ADN/RN to BSN bridge) I will end up justifying my choice, but does the same happen for you?

[ConnieCanada]

When figuring cost of schools, you need to consider another year of lost wages into the mix.