Compare Medical Schools

The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix
vs.
California University of Science and Medicine

Below, we compare California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM School of Medicine) and The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix (UA College of Medicine - Phoenix) with important considerations for medical school admissions.
  • Both schools are private.
  • CUSM School of Medicine's tuition is more expensive than UA College of Medicine - Phoenix.
  • CUSM School of Medicine's acceptance rate is lower than UA College of Medicine - Phoenix.
  • UA College of Medicine - Phoenix's MCAT score is higher than CUSM School of Medicine.
  • UA College of Medicine - Phoenix's GPA is higher than CUSM School of Medicine.
  • UA College of Medicine - Phoenix is larger than CUSM School of Medicine with more enrolled students.
  • UA College of Medicine - Phoenix is older than CUSM School of Medicine.
  • CUSM School of Medicine requires more expensive application fees than CUSM School of Medicine.
    Founded
    2012
    Tuition & Costs
    $60,639 tuition & fees
    $31,560 Living Costs
    $4,700 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    518 MCAT Scores
    3.87 GPA
    Admission
    2.34% Acceptance Rate
    5,545 Applicants
    130 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    503 Total Enrollment
    250 Male Students
    252Female Students
    Prerequisites
    Chemistry
    Biology
    Behavioral Sciences
    English
    Mathematics
    Humanities
    Application Fees
    $95
    Application deadline
    2025-11-15
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/md-program/admission-requirements-academic
    Class Profile
    https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/applicant-snapshot
    California University of Science and Medicine

    California University of Science and Medicine

    Private • Colton, CAREMOVE
    Founded
    2015
    Tuition & Costs
    $70,200 tuition & fees
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    513 MCAT Scores
    3.66 GPA
    Admission
    2.05% Acceptance Rate
    6,306 Applicants
    129 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    420 Total Enrollment
    268 Male Students
    283Female Students
    Prerequisites
    biology
    biochemistry
    physics
    math
    multiple laboratory courses
    English
    Application Fees
    $100
    Application deadline
    2025-11-30
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://www.cusm.org/school-of-medicine/admissions/requirements.php
    Class Profile
    https://cusm.edu/academics/md/index.php