Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
vs.
New York University School of Medicine

Below, we compare Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (Columbia University) and New York University School of Medicine (NYU) with important considerations for medical school admissions.

Both schools are private.
Columbia University's tuition is more expensive than NYU. ^*
NYU's acceptance rate is lower than Columbia University.
NYU's MCAT score is higher than Columbia University.
NYU's GPA is higher than Columbia University.
Columbia University is larger than NYU with more enrolled students.
Columbia University is older than NYU.
Both schools require the same amount of application fee, $110.

* NYU is a tuition free school. See details at the school's tuition page.

Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Private • New York, NYREMOVE

Founded

1767

Tuition & Costs

$79,690 tuition & fees

$25,070 Living Costs

$4,750 Personal Expenses

MCAT Scores and GPA

521 MCAT Scores

3.85 GPA

Admission

1.80% Acceptance Rate

7,677 Applicants

138 Enrolled

Enrollment

644 Total Enrollment

Male: 313

Female: 329

Prerequisites

English

Biology

Physics

Chemistry

Biochemistry

Application Fees

$110

Application deadline

2026-10-15

Admission Info

General Admission

https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/education/academic-programs/md-program/admissions/apply/application-requirements

Class Profile

https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/about-us/facts-and-statistics

New York University School of Medicine

Private • New York, NYREMOVE

Founded

1841

Tuition & Costs

$70,050 tuition & fees

$26,112 Living Costs

$6,324 Personal Expenses

* Tuition Free School

MCAT Scores and GPA

523 MCAT Scores

3.98 GPA

Admission

1.18% Acceptance Rate

8,385 Applicants

99 Enrolled

Enrollment

474 Total Enrollment

Male: 226

Female: 248