Compare Medical Schools

The University of Texas Medical Branch
vs.
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Below, we compare University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (Wisconsin) and The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB SOM) with important considerations for medical school admissions.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Wisconsin's tuition is more expensive than UTMB SOM.
  • Wisconsin's acceptance rate is lower than UTMB SOM.
  • UTMB SOM's MCAT score is higher than Wisconsin.
  • Both schools have same GPA of 3.78.
  • UTMB SOM is larger than Wisconsin with more enrolled students.
  • UTMB SOM is older than Wisconsin.
  • Wisconsin requires more expensive application fees than UTMB SOM.
    The University of Texas Medical Branch

    The University of Texas Medical Branch

    Public • Galveston, TXREMOVE
    Founded
    1891
    Tuition & Costs
    $42,437 ($27,471 in-state)
    $21,000 Living Costs
    $8,250 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    512 MCAT Scores
    3.78 GPA
    Admission
    4.22% Acceptance Rate
    5,450 Applicants
    230 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    966 Total Enrollment
    Male: 483
    Female: 480
    Prerequisites
    English
    Biological Sciences
    Mathematics
    Physics
    Chemistry
    Biochemistry
    Application Fees
    $70
    Application deadline
    2026-11-01
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://www.utmb.edu/som/admissions-information/ready-to-apply-info/admission-requirements
    Class Profile
    https://www.utmb.edu/facts
    Founded
    1907
    Tuition & Costs
    $64,088 ($45,512 in-state)
    $31,624 Living Costs
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    511 MCAT Scores
    3.78 GPA
    Admission
    2.21% Acceptance Rate
    7,744 Applicants
    171 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    756 Total Enrollment
    Male: 314
    Female: 440
    Prerequisites
    Biology
    Chemistry
    organic chemistry
    biochemistry
    physics
    Statistics or equivalent
    Application Fees
    $75
    Application deadline
    2026-10-15
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md-program/admissions/premedical-requirements-and-selection-criteria/
    Class Profile
    https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md-program/admissions/entering-class-profile/