Compare Medical Schools

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
vs.
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

The following list compares Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport) and University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (UPR medicine) with important Medical School statistics.
  • Both schools are public.
  • LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport's tuition is more expensive than UPR medicine.
  • LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport's acceptance rate is lower than UPR medicine.
  • LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport's MCAT score is higher than UPR medicine.
  • UPR medicine's GPA is higher than LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport.
  • LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport is larger than UPR medicine with more enrolled students.
  • UPR medicine is older than LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport.
  • LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport requires more expensive application fees than LSU School of Medicine - Shreveport.
    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
    University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

    University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

    Public • San Juan, PRREMOVE
    Founded
    1950
    Tuition & Costs
    $42,165 ($24,665 in-state)
    $17,021 Living Costs
    $3,600 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    504 MCAT Scores
    3.9 GPA
    Admission
    16.06% Acceptance Rate
    635 Applicants
    102 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    448 Total Enrollment
    217 Male Students
    231Female Students
    Prerequisites
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Organic Chemistry
    Physics
    Behavioral and Social Sciences*
    Spanish
    English
    Application Fees
    $30
    Application deadline
    2025-12-01
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://md.rcm.upr.edu/admission-requirements/
    Class Profile
    https://md.rcm.upr.edu/md-program/