Compare Medical Schools

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
vs.
The University of Texas Medical Branch

Below, we compare Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Rutgers New Jersey Medical School) and The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB School of Medicine) with important considerations for medical school admissions.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School's tuition is more expensive than UTMB School of Medicine.
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School's acceptance rate is lower than UTMB School of Medicine.
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School's MCAT score is higher than UTMB School of Medicine.
  • UTMB School of Medicine's GPA is higher than Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
  • UTMB School of Medicine is larger than Rutgers New Jersey Medical School with more enrolled students.
  • UTMB School of Medicine is older than Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School requires more expensive application fees than Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Public • Newark, NJREMOVE
    Founded
    1954
    Tuition & Costs
    $75,836 ($48,455 in-state)
    $20,960 Living Costs
    $3,880 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    515 MCAT Scores
    3.83 GPA
    Admission
    2.60% Acceptance Rate
    6,611 Applicants
    172 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    762 Total Enrollment
    363 Male Students
    398Female Students
    Prerequisites
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Physics
    Organic Chemistry
    Biochemistry
    English
    Application Fees
    $80
    Application deadline
    2025-12-01
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://njms.rutgers.edu/admissions/apply_requirements.php
    Class Profile
    https://njms.rutgers.edu/admissions/index.php
    The University of Texas Medical Branch

    The University of Texas Medical Branch

    Public • Galveston, TXREMOVE
    Founded
    1891
    Tuition & Costs
    $41,933 ($26,767 in-state)
    $15,192 Living Costs
    $9,900 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    513 MCAT Scores
    3.87 GPA
    Admission
    4.51% Acceptance Rate
    5,097 Applicants
    230 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    962 Total Enrollment
    476 Male Students
    484Female Students
    Prerequisites
    English
    Biological Sciences
    Mathematics
    Physics
    Chemistry
    Biochemistry
    Application Fees
    $70
    Application deadline
    2025-11-01
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://www.utmb.edu/som/admissions-information/ready-to-apply-info/admission-requirements
    Class Profile
    https://www.utmb.edu/facts