Compare Medical Schools

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
vs.
Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota

The following list compares University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (MU School of Medicine - Columbia) and Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota (USD School of Medicine) with important Medical School statistics.
  • Both schools are public.
  • MU School of Medicine - Columbia's tuition is more expensive than USD School of Medicine.
  • MU School of Medicine - Columbia's acceptance rate is lower than USD School of Medicine.
  • Both schools have same MCAT scores of 509.
  • Both schools have same GPA of 3.85.
  • MU School of Medicine - Columbia is larger than USD School of Medicine with more enrolled students.
  • MU School of Medicine - Columbia is older than USD School of Medicine.
  • MU School of Medicine - Columbia requires more expensive application fees than MU School of Medicine - Columbia.
    Founded
    1845
    Tuition & Costs
    $92,713 ($47,436 in-state)
    $20,339 Living Costs
    $4,324 Personal Expenses
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    509 MCAT Scores
    3.85 GPA
    Admission
    5.10% Acceptance Rate
    2,510 Applicants
    128 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    533 Total Enrollment
    211 Male Students
    322Female Students
    Prerequisites
    English
    mathematics
    Biologic sciences
    Chemistry
    Physics
    Application Fees
    $75
    Application deadline
    2025-10-15
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://medicine.missouri.edu/offices-programs/admissions/medical-school-application-requirements
    Class Profile
    https://medicine.missouri.edu/news/welcoming-class-2027
    Founded
    1907
    Tuition & Costs
    $79,203 ($34,373 in-state)
    $25,430 Living Costs
    MCAT Scores and GPA
    509 MCAT Scores
    3.85 GPA
    Admission
    6.49% Acceptance Rate
    1,079 Applicants
    70 Enrolled
    Enrollment
    287 Total Enrollment
    135 Male Students
    152Female Students
    Prerequisites
    biology
    chemistry
    organic chemistry
    biochemistry
    Physics
    Mathematics
    Statistics
    Application Fees
    $35
    Application deadline
    2025-11-01
    Admission Info
    General Admission
    https://www.usd.edu/Admissions-and-Aid/Medical-School-Admissions/How-to-Apply
    Class Profile
    https://www.usd.edu/Admissions-and-Aid/Medical-School-Admissions