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Howard University College of Dentistry vs Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry

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  • Howard University College of Dentistry requires a hands-on bench test; Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry does not. Budget drill time for the first and expect a heavier paper-and-interview filter at the second.
  • 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 — District of Columbia and Tennessee — so licensure routes, cost of living and patient mix all differ after graduation.
DetailHoward University College of DentistryMeharry Medical College School of Dentistry
Degree awardedD.D.S.D.D.S.
LocationWashington, DCNashville, TN
Published length24 months24 months
Seats per cohortUp to 10 (estimate)10
Application opensMarch 5, 2026May 12, 2026
Application deadlineJuly 31, 2026November 1, 2026
Class startsMay 1, 2027June 1, 2027
Bench testYesNo
Supplemental applicationYesYes
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 updatedMarch 11, 2026March 24, 2026

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