Compare Medical Schools

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
vs.
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

Below, we compare University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville (South Carolina) and Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (LSU SOM - Shreveport) with important considerations for medical school admissions.
  • Both schools are public.
  • South Carolina's tuition is more expensive than LSU SOM - Shreveport.
  • South Carolina's acceptance rate is lower than LSU SOM - Shreveport.
  • Both schools have same MCAT scores of 508.
  • LSU SOM - Shreveport's GPA is higher than South Carolina.
  • LSU SOM - Shreveport is larger than South Carolina with more enrolled students.
  • LSU SOM - Shreveport is older than South Carolina.
  • South Carolina requires more expensive application fees than South Carolina.
    Founded
    1969
    Tuition & Costs
    $67,224 ($36,230 in-state)
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    508 MCAT Scores
    3.8 GPA
    Admission
    4.69% Acceptance Rate
    3,201 Applicants
    150 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    613 Total Enrollment
    Male: 322
    Female: 291
    Prerequisites
    Biological Science
    Chemistry
    Biochemistry
    English
    Humanities
    Application Fees
    $50
    Application deadline
    2026-11-01
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://www.lsuhs.edu/our-schools/school-of-medicine/admissions/~board/som-admissions/post/academic-requirements
    Class Profile
    https://www.lsuhs.edu/our-schools/school-of-medicine/admissions/admissions-at-a-glance
    Founded
    2012
    Tuition & Costs
    $88,750 ($44,488 in-state)
    $20,262 Living Costs
    $4,790 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    508 MCAT Scores
    3.77 GPA
    Admission
    3.29% Acceptance Rate
    3,011 Applicants
    99 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    408 Total Enrollment
    Male: 183
    Female: 223
    Prerequisites
    biology
    chemistry
    organic chemistry
    biochemistry
    Physics
    humanities, social and behavioral sciences
    Application Fees
    $95
    Application deadline
    2026-11-01
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine_greenville/admissions/admissions_criteria.php
    Class Profile
    https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/education/md_program/admission_and_application/