<p>Yes, Berkeley has a lower acceptance rate than Northwestern and other top privates. However, these statistics are misleading in that it convinces people that is it easier to get into med school if they go to a specific school over one in similar caliber. The main point here is that, the deciding factor in medical school admission is the effort you are willing to put into the MCATs and premed courses. So if you do have the motivation and are willing to commit, you will get into med school.</p>