Blueprint vs Princeton Review for the MCAT
Both sell self-paced and live courses with a 515 guarantee at the top. Blueprint publishes lower prices and includes live review sessions even on self-paced; Princeton Review is reported to include about three times the live class hours on its main live courses.
Blueprint from its own pages; Princeton Review live hours and prices as reported. Checked October 11, 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| Blueprint | Princeton Review | |
|---|---|---|
| Self-paced | $1,199 (3 months) | About $1,599 (as reported) |
| Standard live | 40+ hours, from $1,899 | Ultimate, 123 hours, about $2,899 (as reported) |
| 515 course | 80+ hours, $2,999 to $3,599 | 123 hours, about $3,499 (as reported) |
| Prices published | Yes | Not on its main MCAT page |
Choose Blueprint if
- You want lower, published prices.
- You value a strong self-paced platform with optional live help.
Choose Princeton Review if
- You want as much live class time as possible.
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