Compare Medical Schools

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
vs.
Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University

Below, we compare Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) and Lewis Katz School of Medicine - Temple University (Temple School of Medicine) with important considerations for medical school admissions.
  • GCSOM's tuition is more expensive than Temple School of Medicine.
  • Temple School of Medicine's acceptance rate is lower than GCSOM.
  • GCSOM's MCAT score is higher than Temple School of Medicine.
  • GCSOM's GPA is higher than Temple School of Medicine.
  • Temple School of Medicine is larger than GCSOM with more enrolled students.
  • Temple School of Medicine is older than GCSOM.
  • Both schools require the same amount of application fee, $100.
    Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

    Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

    Private • Scranton, PAREMOVE
    Founded
    2008
    Tuition & Costs
    $72,397 tuition & fees
    $18,618 Living Costs
    $10,025 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    513 MCAT Scores
    3.87 GPA
    Admission
    1.78% Acceptance Rate
    6,964 Applicants
    124 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    470 Total Enrollment
    Male: 221
    Female: 244
    Prerequisites
    biology
    inorganic chemistry
    Organic chemistry
    physics
    English
    Application Fees
    $100
    Application deadline
    2026-12-15
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://www.geisinger.edu/education/admissions/md-admissions/admission-requirements
    Class Profile
    https://www.geisinger.edu/gchs/education/gcsom/admissions-financial-aid/md-class-profile
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University

    Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University

    Public • Philadelphia, PAREMOVE
    Founded
    1901
    Tuition & Costs
    $62,868 ($59,292 in-state)
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    512 MCAT Scores
    3.79 GPA
    Admission
    1.59% Acceptance Rate
    14,278 Applicants
    227 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    945 Total Enrollment
    Male: 404
    Female: 537
    Prerequisites
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Organic chemistry
    physics
    Biochemistry
    Psychology and Sociology.
    Application Fees
    $100
    Application deadline
    2026-12-15
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://medicine.temple.edu/education/md-program/how-apply/requirements
    Class Profile
    https://medicine.temple.edu/education/md-program