Nipissing has on-campus residence. Most nursing students live off-campus in North Bay's affordable rental market (CAD 550–750/month shared). Students Traffic can assist with housing planning.
Nipissing's nursing faculty is small and accessible — direct faculty relationships are the norm. Academic advisors, clinical placement support, and NCLEX-RN preparation are provided. International Student Services supports new arrivals.
University of Windsor
UWindsor has on-campus residence available. Most nursing students live off-campus in the university area or south Windsor (CAD 600–850/month shared). Students Traffic can assist with housing planning.
UWindsor's Faculty of Nursing has dedicated academic advisors and clinical placement coordinators. International student services, NCLEX-RN preparation support, and a writing centre are available.
Which option may suit whom?
Nipissing University
Nipissing offers one of the most affordable paths to a CNO-eligible Ontario BScN. The combination of low tuition relative to larger Ontario universities and North Bay's very low living costs makes the total four-year financial commitment significantly lower than any GTA option.
North Bay is isolated by Ontario standards. Students who need Indian cultural infrastructure, big-city energy, or family proximity to the GTA will find it challenging to access those things regularly.
Nipissing has on-campus residence. Most nursing students live off-campus in North Bay's affordable rental market (CAD 550–750/month shared). Students Traffic can assist with housing planning.
Nipissing's nursing faculty is small and accessible — direct faculty relationships are the norm. Academic advisors, clinical placement support, and NCLEX-RN preparation are provided. International Student Services supports new arrivals.
University of Windsor
UWindsor has on-campus residence available. Most nursing students live off-campus in the university area or south Windsor (CAD 600–850/month shared). Students Traffic can assist with housing planning.
UWindsor's Faculty of Nursing has dedicated academic advisors and clinical placement coordinators. International student services, NCLEX-RN preparation support, and a writing centre are available.
Which option may suit whom?
Nipissing University
Nipissing offers one of the most affordable paths to a CNO-eligible Ontario BScN. The combination of low tuition relative to larger Ontario universities and North Bay's very low living costs makes the total four-year financial commitment significantly lower than any GTA option.
North Bay is isolated by Ontario standards. Students who need Indian cultural infrastructure, big-city energy, or family proximity to the GTA will find it challenging to access those things regularly.
Windsor's significantly lower living costs compared to Toronto or Ottawa mean the total four-year cost of a CNO-eligible BScN is meaningfully reduced — a critical factor for families budgeting across four years.
Windsor's job market for post-graduation nursing is smaller than Toronto's or Ottawa's. Students planning to work in Windsor long-term should research healthcare employer demand in the region before committing.
Windsor's significantly lower living costs compared to Toronto or Ottawa mean the total four-year cost of a CNO-eligible BScN is meaningfully reduced — a critical factor for families budgeting across four years.
Windsor's job market for post-graduation nursing is smaller than Toronto's or Ottawa's. Students planning to work in Windsor long-term should research healthcare employer demand in the region before committing.
