keep in mind that it's 25,000 this year. But there's inflation every year. perhaps by your final year it could be 27-28,000. Technology may be better at RCSI (I've heard especially for the grad program), and you do receive a laptop. However, I personally do not think the benefits or education received justify paying 15,000 more. However, seeing as I've never been educated at RCSI I wouldn't be qualified to substantiate that statement - but those educated at RCSI don't become any more competent than those at the other schools. They may, however, offer more support in terms of offering time off for USMLE preparation which the other schools do not offer. And so, their board scores general are pretty good. However, students from other schools can perform very well on the USMLE too, depending on personal diligence.