UWorld vs Kaplan for the MCAT
UWorld is a self-paced, practice-first course from $599; Kaplan is a guided course from $1,599 with live and in-person options, 21 full-length tests and score guarantees. Many students use both: Kaplan for structure and UWorld for questions.
From each provider’s own pages, checked October 11, 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| UWorld | Kaplan | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $599 (Core) | $1,599 (On Demand) |
| Live teaching | None | Live Online 42 hours ($2,399); 515+ 84 hours ($3,599); In Person |
| Full-length exams | 2 UWorld; plus 7 AAMC in Comprehensive | 21 (14 Kaplan + 7 AAMC) |
| Question bank | 3,000+ | 3,000+ |
| Guarantee | None | Higher Score Guarantee; 515+ or 15 points on top courses |
| Free trial | 7 days | 30-day practice trial |
Choose UWorld if
- You are self-directed and want the best-known question explanations for less.
- You don’t need live classes.
Choose Kaplan if
- You want scheduled classes, in-person teaching or a score guarantee.
- You want the most full-length practice tests.
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