Compare Medical Schools

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
vs.
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Below, we compare Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (Rowan Medical School) and Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (Penn State College of Medicine) with important considerations for medical school admissions.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Rowan Medical School's tuition is more expensive than Penn State College of Medicine.
  • Penn State College of Medicine's acceptance rate is lower than Rowan Medical School.
  • Rowan Medical School's MCAT score is higher than Penn State College of Medicine.
  • Rowan Medical School's GPA is higher than Penn State College of Medicine.
  • Rowan Medical School is larger than Penn State College of Medicine with more enrolled students.
  • Penn State College of Medicine is older than Rowan Medical School.
  • Rowan Medical School requires more expensive application fees than Penn State College of Medicine.
    Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

    Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

    Public • Camden, NJREMOVE
    Founded
    2009
    Tuition & Costs
    $76,857 ($50,756 in-state)
    $25,500 Living Costs
    $2,000 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    514 MCAT Scores
    3.88 GPA
    Admission
    2.42% Acceptance Rate
    4,660 Applicants
    113 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    464 Total Enrollment
    206 Male Students
    257Female Students
    Prerequisites
    Biology
    Chemistry
    English/Composition
    Application Fees
    $100
    Application deadline
    2025-11-15
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://cmsru.rowan.edu/students/admissions/admissionrequirements.php
    Class Profile
    https://cmsru.rowan.edu/admissions/apply-to-cmsru/application-process/apply-to-md-program.html
    Founded
    1963
    Tuition & Costs
    $65,806 ($60,034 in-state)
    $25,746 Living Costs
    $4,026 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    Admission
    Enrollment
    Prerequisites
    Biological and Biochemical Science
    Chemical and Physical Science
    Psychological, Social and Biological Science
    Application Fees
    $90
    Application deadline
    2025-11-15
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://med.psu.edu/md/apply/requirements
    Class Profile
    https://med.psu.edu/md/class-profiles