Compare Medical Schools

Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University
vs.
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

Below, we compare Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University (FIU College of Medicine) and Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans) with important considerations for medical school admissions.
  • Both schools are public.
  • FIU College of Medicine's tuition is more expensive than LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans.
  • FIU College of Medicine's acceptance rate is lower than LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans.
  • FIU College of Medicine's MCAT score is higher than LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans.
  • FIU College of Medicine's GPA is higher than LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans.
  • LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans is larger than FIU College of Medicine with more enrolled students.
  • LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans is older than FIU College of Medicine.
  • LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans requires more expensive application fees than LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans.
    Founded
    2006
    Tuition & Costs
    $70,195 ($38,695 in-state)
    $32,351 Living Costs
    $5,159 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    511 MCAT Scores
    3.9 GPA
    Admission
    1.98% Acceptance Rate
    6,073 Applicants
    120 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    513 Total Enrollment
    204 Male Students
    308Female Students
    Prerequisites
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Organic Chemistry
    Physics
    Mathematics
    English
    Application Fees
    $30
    Application deadline
    2025-12-01
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://medicine.fiu.edu/academics/doctor-of-medicine/admissions/what-to-know-before-you-apply/academic-requirements/index.html
    Class Profile
    https://medicine.fiu.edu/academics/doctor-of-medicine/admissions/index.html
    Founded
    1931
    Tuition & Costs
    $61,114 ($32,937 in-state)
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    510 MCAT Scores
    3.86 GPA
    Admission
    5.84% Acceptance Rate
    3,359 Applicants
    196 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    839 Total Enrollment
    364 Male Students
    474Female Students
    Prerequisites
    Chemistry
    Physics
    Biochemistry
    Biology
    English
    Statistics
    Application Fees
    $50
    Application deadline
    2025-11-01
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/admissions/Requirements.aspx
    Class Profile
    https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/admissions/statistics.aspx