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Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC vs Howard University College of Dentistry

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What the difference actually means

  • Howard University College of Dentistry adds a supplemental application on top of CAAPID, while Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC does not — that is extra writing, and usually an extra fee.
  • At least one of these schools does not publish a tuition figure for the international track, so a like-for-like cost comparison is not possible from official sources yet.
  • The programs sit in different states — California and District of Columbia — so licensure routes, cost of living and patient mix all differ after graduation.
DetailHerman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USCHoward University College of Dentistry
Degree awardedD.D.S.D.D.S.
LocationLos Angeles, CAWashington, DC
Published length24 months24 months
Seats per cohort34Up to 10 (estimate)
Application opensMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026
Application deadlineJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026
Class startsMay 3, 2027May 1, 2027
Bench testYesYes
Supplemental applicationNoYes
Supplemental feeYesYes
INBDE acceptedYesYes
Exams listedNBDE, INBDE, TOEFLNBDE, INBDE, TOEFL
Transcript evaluatorEducational Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES)Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES)
Tuition per yearAs published by each school; check the program profile for the academic year quoted.Not publishedNot published
Application feeNot publishedNot published
Record last updatedJuly 13, 2026March 11, 2026

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