Compare Medical Schools

California University of Science and Medicine
vs.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Below, we compare California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM SOM) and Loma Linda University School of Medicine (LLU SOM) with important considerations for medical school admissions.
  • Both schools are private.
  • CUSM SOM's tuition is more expensive than LLU SOM.
  • CUSM SOM's acceptance rate is lower than LLU SOM.
  • CUSM SOM's MCAT score is higher than LLU SOM.
  • LLU SOM's GPA is higher than CUSM SOM.
  • LLU SOM is larger than CUSM SOM with more enrolled students.
  • LLU SOM is older than CUSM SOM.
  • CUSM SOM requires more expensive application fees than CUSM SOM.
    California University of Science and Medicine

    California University of Science and Medicine

    Private • Colton, CAREMOVE
    Founded
    2015
    Tuition & Costs
    $76,800 tuition & fees
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    513 MCAT Scores
    3.6 GPA
    Admission
    2.81% Acceptance Rate
    4,630 Applicants
    130 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    550 Total Enrollment
    Male: 260
    Female: 290
    Prerequisites
    biology
    biochemistry
    physics
    math
    multiple laboratory courses
    English
    Application Fees
    $100
    Application deadline
    2026-11-30
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://www.cusm.org/school-of-medicine/admissions/requirements.php
    Class Profile
    https://cusm.edu/academics/md/index.php
    Loma Linda University School of Medicine

    Loma Linda University School of Medicine

    Private • Loma Linda, CAREMOVE
    Founded
    1909
    Tuition & Costs
    $71,746 tuition & fees
    $19,063 Living Costs
    $4,015 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    511 MCAT Scores
    3.92 GPA
    Admission
    3.12% Acceptance Rate
    5,642 Applicants
    176 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    766 Total Enrollment
    Male: 397
    Female: 368
    Prerequisites
    General Biology (excludes Microbiology and Anatomy & Physiology)
    General or Inorganic Chemistry
    Organic Chemistry
    Biochemistry
    Physics
    Application Fees
    $85
    Application deadline
    2026-11-01
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://medicine.llu.edu/admissions/medicine-md-program/admission-requirements-and-application-process
    Class Profile
    https://medicine.llu.edu/admissions/medicine-md-program