Compare Medical Schools

The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix
vs.
Rush Medical College at Rush University

Below, we compare The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix (UA College of Medicine - Phoenix) and Rush Medical College at Rush University (Rush Medical College) with important considerations for medical school admissions.
  • Both schools are private.
  • UA College of Medicine - Phoenix's tuition is more expensive than Rush Medical College.
  • Rush Medical College's acceptance rate is lower than UA College of Medicine - Phoenix.
  • UA College of Medicine - Phoenix's MCAT score is higher than Rush Medical College.
  • UA College of Medicine - Phoenix's GPA is higher than Rush Medical College.
  • Rush Medical College is larger than UA College of Medicine - Phoenix with more enrolled students.
  • Rush Medical College is older than UA College of Medicine - Phoenix.
  • Rush Medical College requires more expensive application fees than Rush Medical College.
    Founded
    2012
    Tuition & Costs
    $60,639 tuition & fees
    $31,560 Living Costs
    $4,700 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    518 MCAT Scores
    3.87 GPA
    Admission
    2.34% Acceptance Rate
    5,545 Applicants
    130 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    503 Total Enrollment
    250 Male Students
    252Female Students
    Prerequisites
    Chemistry
    Biology
    Behavioral Sciences
    English
    Mathematics
    Humanities
    Application Fees
    $95
    Application deadline
    2025-11-15
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/md-program/admission-requirements-academic
    Class Profile
    https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/applicant-snapshot
    Rush Medical College at Rush University

    Rush Medical College at Rush University

    Private • Chicago, ILREMOVE
    Founded
    1837
    Tuition & Costs
    $57,778 tuition & fees
    $25,450 Living Costs
    $2,760 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    511 MCAT Scores
    3.7 GPA
    Admission
    1.10% Acceptance Rate
    13,045 Applicants
    144 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    605 Total Enrollment
    265 Male Students
    340Female Students
    Prerequisites
    Application Fees
    $100
    Application deadline
    2025-10-02
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://www.rushu.rush.edu/rush-medical-college/doctor-medicine-md-program/admission-requirements
    Class Profile
    https://www.rushu.rush.edu/rush-medical-college/about-rush-medical-college