UW-Madison Vs. UIUC Vs. Loyola- Chicago {Premed}

College Search & Selection
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Hello! I am choosing between 3 schools for Pre-med: LUC, UW- Madison, and UIUC. I know that medical schools take GPA and test scores way more into consideration than ranking of undergrad school. I really love the environment of Madison and LUC, but not so much the location of UIUC. Which school is it easier for Pre-Med students to get a higher GPA? Which school is the most competitive? Opinions on those schools in general??

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If you want to go pre-med then think about:

  1. The cheapest reasonable college so you/your parents can use the money for med school
  2. The college needs to prepare you for MCATs but still allow you to get a good GPA
  3. Access to volunteering opportunities (e.g., near a hospital)
  4. Success in graduates getting into med school
  5. Options if you don’t go to med school
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What is the net cost for each school?

Of those 3 schools, they’re all going to be a challenge for GPA because they all will have strong premeds.

What are your stats? That would tell us more.

No school is easy for premeds…

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As of right now, I am grateful that cost is not an issue. My SAT is a 1410 and my GPA is a 93%. My highschool is a college-prep private school which has a history of preparing students well for college.

I am just nervous about which school will be the most challenging to get a good GPA. Most med schools require an average of a 3.8 GPA to even be considered. I am leaning toward Madison but I know state schools can be vary competitive and schools try to weed people out of the pre-med track. Thoughts? Thank you all for your responses.

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Since your SAT is a little low for a successful premed (equivalent to ACT 30), I would think that UIUC and UWM might not be the best choices.

Isn’t your SAT stronger at Loyola then at those other schools?

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Loyola C Reading and Writing 520-630, Math 510-630

UIUC Reading and Writing 580-690, Math 705-790

UW-M Reading and Writing 560-660, Math 640-760

Yes! You’d be a stronger student at Loyola

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If you choose less expensive undergraduate, will it mean more money available for expensive medical school?