<p>Hi , you are correct. Same pre-reqs.
Direct entry : you are guaranteed your place in the nursing program. Just maintain the school’s GPA requirement ( listed in that school’s website). </p>
<p>merit aid : There are a few parents here in this forum who know a lot more about merit aid than i do. Hopefully they will stop by later to give you some ideas. Usually private school will offer more merit aid than state univ for OOS student. </p>