CRNA Program Comparison Tool
Pick up to four accredited nurse anesthesia programs to compare cost, acceptance rate, degree type, program length, and location at a glance. The lowest cost and highest acceptance rate in each comparison are starred. Use it to shortlist programs, then dig into accreditation, board pass rates, and clinical sites directly with each school.
Cost and acceptance figures are estimates compiled from COA and school sources for general comparison. Always confirm current numbers, accreditation status, and board pass rates on each program's official page. See our cost guide and cheapest programs list for more.
What to Compare Beyond Cost
Tuition and acceptance rate are the easiest numbers to compare, but the factors that most affect your success are harder to find in a table:
- Accreditation status — every program here is COA-accredited; confirm the next review date.
- NCE board pass rate — ask each program for its first-time pass rate.
- Attrition rate — how many admitted students complete the program.
- Clinical sites — case variety and volume shape your training.
- Cost of living — a cheaper program in an expensive city may cost more overall.
For the full decision framework, see how to become a CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Compare programs across cost, acceptance rate, degree type (DNP or DNAP), program length, accreditation, board pass rate, and location. This tool places up to four programs side by side on cost, acceptance, degree, length, and city.
Accreditation status, board (NCE) pass rate, attrition rate, total cost, acceptance rate, and clinical site quality. Cost and acceptance rate are easy to compare; ask programs directly about pass and attrition rates.
Neither carries a clear advantage. Both are accredited doctoral degrees that qualify graduates to sit for the national certification exam, and employers treat them interchangeably. Choose based on program fit, cost, and clinical sites.