Compare Medical Schools

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
vs.
Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University

The following list compares Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport) and Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University (Marshall University School of Medicine) with important Medical School statistics.
  • Both schools are public.
  • LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport's tuition is more expensive than Marshall University School of Medicine.
  • Marshall University School of Medicine's acceptance rate is lower than LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport.
  • LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport's MCAT score is higher than Marshall University School of Medicine.
  • LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport's GPA is higher than Marshall University School of Medicine.
  • LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport is larger than Marshall University School of Medicine with more enrolled students.
  • LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport is older than Marshall University School of Medicine.
  • Marshall University School of Medicine requires more expensive application fees than Marshall University School of Medicine.
    Founded
    1969
    Tuition & Costs
    $61,388 ($29,566 in-state)
    $29,326 Living Costs
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    507 MCAT Scores
    3.85 GPA
    Admission
    4.15% Acceptance Rate
    3,616 Applicants
    150 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    628 Total Enrollment
    312 Male Students
    316Female Students
    Prerequisites
    Biological Science
    Chemistry
    Biochemistry
    English
    Humanities
    Application Fees
    $50
    Application deadline
    2025-11-01
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://www.lsuhs.edu/our-schools/school-of-medicine/admissions/~board/som-admissions/post/academic-requirements
    Class Profile
    https://www.lsuhs.edu/our-schools/school-of-medicine/admissions/admissions-at-a-glance
    Founded
    1977
    Tuition & Costs
    $59,198 ($25,614 in-state)
    $19,500 Living Costs
    $2,600 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    504 MCAT Scores
    3.8 GPA
    Admission
    3.87% Acceptance Rate
    2,121 Applicants
    82 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    325 Total Enrollment
    159 Male Students
    165Female Students
    Prerequisites
    General biology or zoology
    Chemistry
    Organic Chemistry
    Biochemistry
    physics
    English
    Social or behavioral sciences
    Application Fees
    $100
    Application deadline
    2025-11-01
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://jcesom.marshall.edu/admissions/md-prerequisites/
    Class Profile
    https://jcesom.marshall.edu/admissions/profile-of-entering-students/