Medical school is expensive. But one of the most cost-effective ways to get a medical education is to attend your state school. As public institutions, state medical schools offer lower tuition than private med schools; one of their missions is to train physicians to serve residents of their state thus they show preference to in-state applicants. However, not all in-state applicants are admitted to the public school/s in their home state.
Looking for a list of the least expensive private medical schools? Here it is, as compiled in 2013 by US News and World Report. The list includes both allopathic and osteopathic medical schools:
1. Baylor
2. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
3. Mayo
4. University of Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine
5. Lincoln Memorial University
6. Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
7. University of Miami
8. Mercer
9. Wake Forest
10. Medical College of Wisconsin
–Liza Thompson, Expert Medical School Admissions Consulting