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University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry vs University of Louisville School of Dentistry

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What the difference actually means

  • University of Louisville School of Dentistry requires a hands-on bench test; University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry does not. Budget drill time for the first and expect a heavier paper-and-interview filter at the second.
  • University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry adds a supplemental application on top of CAAPID, while University of Louisville School of Dentistry 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 — Illinois and Kentucky — so licensure routes, cost of living and patient mix all differ after graduation.
DetailUniversity of Illinois Chicago College of DentistryUniversity of Louisville School of Dentistry
Degree awardedD.M.D.D.M.D.
LocationChicago, ILS. Preston St. Louisville, KY
Published length28 months28 months
Seats per cohortUp to 52 (estimate)1 (estimate)
Application opensMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026
Application deadlineJune 15, 2026May 15, 2026
Class startsJanuary 1, 2027January 4, 2027
Bench testNoYes
Supplemental applicationYesNo
Supplemental feeYesYes
INBDE acceptedYesYes
Exams listedNBDE, INBDE, TOEFLNBDE, INBDE, TOEFL
Transcript evaluatorEducational Credential Evaluators (ECE)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 published$86,938
Application feeNot publishedNot published
Record last updatedFebruary 24, 2026February 25, 2026

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