KU vs Rush vs SLU

[coldertouch]

I'm very fortunate to have these opportunities but I would like to have some input when making this decision. I'm also not entirely sure how these schools are "rated" relative to each other.

University of Kansas (100% Tuition Covered/105k loans)
Pros

• Full tuition scholarship (much less debt over 4 years)
• Cheaper cost of living
• Flipped classroom curriculum
• Early experiences with patient interaction

Cons

• July start date (finishing MS progam in June)
• Needing to bring my car
• Didn't love the surrounding city but also didn't dislike it

Rush University (Full COA)
Pros

• Flipped classroom curriculum
• Friends and support in the area
• Living in Chicago in my 20s
• RCSIP (A ton of opportunities to lead and be a part of community service initiatives)
• Not needing my car
• Incredible vibe from the students and the incoming M1 class
• mid-August start date (more time between finishing research and starting med school)

Cons

• Full tuition (58k/year)
• More expensive cost of living

Saint Louis University (Full COA)
Pros

• Grew up about 30 mins from campus so sort of familiar with the area
• Have friends and a support system
• Brand new hospital that I was impressed with

Cons

• Full tuition (61k/year)
• Not a flipped classroom
• St. Louis is one of the more dangerous cities
• Couldn't really see myself living in the city
• Needing to bring my car
• Students seemed the least enthusiastic about the school out of the 3
• July start date (finishing MS program in June)

Summary: Out of these I would prefer Rush because I have more connections to Chicago, love the idea of living there for 4 years, and got a great vibe from the students but the cheaper option is definitely University of Kansas where I don't have connections and wasn't as impressed from what I heard from the students (nothing outright negative though).

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[chilly_md]

Follow the money at KU. The other schools don’t offer a distinct advantage that is worth the difference in costs. And Chicago is likely as dangerous as St Louis. If you’re in Kansas City, that should still offer some exciting things.

 

[deleted1065184]

Definitely KU, not even close imo. Congrats on the scholarship!!!

 

[voxveritatisetlucis]

KU easily…I would say it’s the best school out of them (considering the # of home programs at KUMC) and it’s the cheapest.

 

[deleted1065184]

KU easily…I would say it’s the best school out of them (considering the # of home programs at KUMC) and it’s the cheapest.

You'd say KU's home programs are stronger than Rush's?!? Or are you just forgetting how strong the Rush University Medical Center is?

 

[voxveritatisetlucis]

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You'd say KU's home programs are stronger than Rush's?!? Or are you just forgetting how strong the Rush University Medical Center is?

My bad, I confused it with Rosalind Franklin