Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
vs.
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Below, we compare Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (Columbia School of Medicine) and University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Rochester School of Medicine) with important considerations for medical school admissions.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Columbia School of Medicine's tuition is more expensive than Rochester School of Medicine.
  • Rochester School of Medicine's acceptance rate is lower than Columbia School of Medicine.
  • Columbia School of Medicine's MCAT score is higher than Rochester School of Medicine.
  • Columbia School of Medicine's GPA is higher than Rochester School of Medicine.
  • Columbia School of Medicine is larger than Rochester School of Medicine with more enrolled students.
  • Columbia School of Medicine is older than Rochester School of Medicine.
  • Columbia School of Medicine requires more expensive application fees than Rochester School of Medicine.