Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
vs.
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Below, we compare Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (Columbia School of Medicine) and Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell (Hofstra School of Medicine) with important considerations for medical school admissions.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Columbia School of Medicine's tuition is more expensive than Hofstra School of Medicine.
  • Columbia School of Medicine's acceptance rate is lower than Hofstra School of Medicine.
  • Columbia School of Medicine's MCAT score is higher than Hofstra School of Medicine.
  • Columbia School of Medicine's GPA is higher than Hofstra School of Medicine.
  • Columbia School of Medicine is larger than Hofstra School of Medicine with more enrolled students.
  • Columbia School of Medicine is older than Hofstra School of Medicine.
  • Hofstra School of Medicine requires more expensive application fees than Hofstra School of Medicine.