Compare Nursing Schools Side by Side

Any two schools in the country — 2025 first-time NCLEX pass rates from state boards of nursing, plus tuition, net price, and what each school's own nursing graduates actually earn, from U.S. Department of Education data. Your comparison is shareable: the link updates as you pick.

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Pick two schools to compare NCLEX pass rates, tuition, and what each school's own nursing graduates earn — across any two states.

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Side-by-side pages for the biggest nursing schools in each state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I compare when choosing between two nursing schools?

Four things this tool puts side by side: first-time NCLEX pass rate (the clearest outcome number a program reports), what you’ll actually pay (net price beats sticker tuition), what that school’s own nursing graduates earn a year out, and the debt they carry. Location and schedule fit matter too — but those you already know.

Why can’t I find a school in the picker?

The tool only lists schools with something real to compare: a published 2025 NCLEX pass rate or federal cost/outcome data. Hospital-based programs outside federal reporting often have neither — check your state’s full list instead.

Can I compare schools in different states?

Yes — any two of the 3,000+ listed schools. Remember that graduate pay partly reflects local wages: a California school “beating” a Texas school on pay says as much about California as the program.