TylerSmiles
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I had the privilege of being accepted to both Creighton University SOD and University of Minnesota SOD. Both schools are out of state as I am a resident of South Dakota. I would be able to get in-state tuition at Minnesota due to reciprocity with South Dakota.
I am currently torn between the two and want to layout the pros and cons I have recognized from both schools.
The cost of school is what I am most heavily prioritizing. I would love to go into military and do a HPSP scholarship, unfortunately, I am type 1 diabetic so I am disqualified for anything military related. This makes the financials behind school much more important to me.
Creighton Pros:
- Amazing clinicals. From what I understand and have heard, this is something I should be prioritizing in a school.
- No specialty programs- I will have many cases such as extractions and RCTs that will not be prioritized to specialty
- I felt like I fit in pretty well both during my interview and on my tour.
- The Nebraska / Omaha region felt a little more like home and a better environment to foster success.
Creighton Cons:
- High tuition cost (heavily prioritized)
- Not much of a research program (but I doubt id be super interested in research anyways)
Minnesota Pros
- I would get in state tuition
- I really liked the staff and faculty. I also felt like they asked detailed and valuable questions during my interview which reflects their desire for students / my success.
- Decent research program?
Minnesota Cons
- Minneapolis felt foreign to me and I am not sure how well I fit in. I felt like I was in Gotham City.
- Living expenses are much higher
- A tad further from home
Please let me know your thoughts!
I am currently torn between the two and want to layout the pros and cons I have recognized from both schools.
The cost of school is what I am most heavily prioritizing. I would love to go into military and do a HPSP scholarship, unfortunately, I am type 1 diabetic so I am disqualified for anything military related. This makes the financials behind school much more important to me.
Creighton Pros:
- Amazing clinicals. From what I understand and have heard, this is something I should be prioritizing in a school.
- No specialty programs- I will have many cases such as extractions and RCTs that will not be prioritized to specialty
- I felt like I fit in pretty well both during my interview and on my tour.
- The Nebraska / Omaha region felt a little more like home and a better environment to foster success.
Creighton Cons:
- High tuition cost (heavily prioritized)
- Not much of a research program (but I doubt id be super interested in research anyways)
Minnesota Pros
- I would get in state tuition
- I really liked the staff and faculty. I also felt like they asked detailed and valuable questions during my interview which reflects their desire for students / my success.
- Decent research program?
Minnesota Cons
- Minneapolis felt foreign to me and I am not sure how well I fit in. I felt like I was in Gotham City.
- Living expenses are much higher
- A tad further from home
Please let me know your thoughts!