Other OT-Related Information OTD vs MSOT (GWU/ ACU)

[a99grace]

Hi Everyone!

I am looking for any advice/ recommendations that you may have to offer. I have been accepted to GWU and ACU and I am really struggling to decide on which program would be the better fit.

GWU:
- 3 year program (doctoral)
- AMAZING location
- $125,000 tuition
- high cost of living

ACU:
- 2 year program (masters)
- $80,000 tuition
- low cost of living

If anyone has insights on tuition vs degree level I would be SO appreciative!!

Thanks,
AG

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[jadynk25]

while it seems like currently your only big factor for gwu is location, I have heard rumblings at USC from pp-otd residents that they believe AOTA will reverse the entry level decision again, and in a few years it would become entry level doctorate. personally, i chose the otd because I wanted the higher degree and it seemed way worth it to me for only 1 more year of school, so i never applied to masters programs. keep in mind that despite a masters or a doctorate most schools will not recommend working during your time, and those peers of mine that are have found they are incredibly busy and have way less time to actually enjoy their meaningful occupations. hope this helps a bit!

 

[beestrng]

ACU because of lower cost. Still expensive though.