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AUC vs Saba
Registry facts for both schools — accreditation, tuition, Title IV and sources — verified 2026-11-04. Not a ranking.
Is AUC or Saba better accredited?
Leading registry rows: AUC is ACCM — Accredited; Saba is NVAO — Positive peer review; formal NVAO renewal pending. Read every agency entry on each profile — historical and withdrawn rows stay visible. This is not a ranking.
Which is cheaper, AUC or Saba?
On tuition-only program totals (excl. fees), Saba is lower: AUC $275,920; Saba $227,150. Confirm live schedules — fees/insurance are excluded by design.
Do AUC and Saba accept FAFSA / Title IV?
AUC: Title IV Yes. Saba: Title IV Yes. Confirm current eligibility on studentaid.gov and each school’s financial-aid page.
AUC vs Saba USMLE pass rates
AUC: Step 1 School-reported 79% first-time pass rate for students whose first attempt was in 2021–2025; verify at aucmed.edu/about/facts-and-figures — calculated from exam results received by the university, not verified against third-party exam reports; Step 2 CK School-reported 92% first-time USMLE Step 2 CK pass rate for students whose first attempt was in 2021–2025; verify at aucmed.edu/about/facts-and-figures — calculated from exam results received by the university, not verified against third-party exam reports. Saba: Step 1 School-reported 98% first-time pass rate for calendar year 2024; verify at saba.edu/why-saba/facts-and-statistics — first-time takers in that year only; not independently audited against third-party exam reports; Step 2 CK School-reported 98% first-time USMLE Step 2 CK pass rate for calendar year 2024; verify at saba.edu/why-saba/facts-and-statistics — first-time takers in that year only; not independently audited against third-party exam reports. All figures are school-reported — verify on the linked outcomes pages.
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sint Maarten | Saba (Caribbean Netherlands) |
| Degree | MD | MD |
| Founded | 1978 | 1993 |
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| Term | Accredited for six years to December 31, 2027 | 2018 besluit through 2024-10-30; renewal peer review positive 2026-01-27 |
| Tuition (excl. fees when recorded) | $275,920 total tuition excl. fees — Tuition only from published 2026–2027 semester rates: Medical Sciences $23,909 × 5 + Clinical Sciences $31,275 × 5 (administrative fees and health insurance excluded). | $227,150 total tuition excl. fees — Tuition only beginning September 2026: basic science $20,480/term × 5 + clinical $24,950/term × 5 (administrative fees excluded). |
| USMLE Step 1 (school-reported) | School-reported 79% first-time pass rate for students whose first attempt was in 2021–2025; verify at aucmed.edu/about/facts-and-figures — calculated from exam results received by the university, not verified against third-party exam reports | School-reported 98% first-time pass rate for calendar year 2024; verify at saba.edu/why-saba/facts-and-statistics — first-time takers in that year only; not independently audited against third-party exam reports |
| USMLE Step 2 CK (school-reported) | School-reported 92% first-time USMLE Step 2 CK pass rate for students whose first attempt was in 2021–2025; verify at aucmed.edu/about/facts-and-figures — calculated from exam results received by the university, not verified against third-party exam reports | School-reported 98% first-time USMLE Step 2 CK pass rate for calendar year 2024; verify at saba.edu/why-saba/facts-and-statistics — first-time takers in that year only; not independently audited against third-party exam reports |
| Residency match (school-reported) | School-reported above 97% three-year first-time residency attainment (weighted 2023–24 through 2025–26); verify at aucmed.edu/about/facts-and-figures. School-reported; independent verification recommended. | School-reported 99% three-year residency placement rate (graduates/expected graduates 2023–24 through 2025–26 who were active NRMP applicants or attained residency outside NRMP); verify at saba.edu/why-saba/facts-and-statistics. School-reported; independent verification recommended. |
| Program length | 4-year MD (typical) | 4-year MD (typical) |
| Clinical | Sint Maarten, United States, United Kingdom | Saba (Caribbean Netherlands), United States |
| MCAT policy | MCAT policy: verify on the official AUC admissions page. | MCAT policy: verify on the official Saba admissions page. Saba has historically accepted applications without MCAT but the score may be considered — verify current requirements. |
| Title IV | Yes | Yes |
| Last verified | Verified 2026-11-04 | Verified 2026-11-04 |
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