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[macsak]

Post:
School 1: University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry
OOS

Pros:

• Cheaper (scholarship)
• Good clinical reputation
• Prior connections with a few classmates
• Research opportunities

Cons:

• High Cost of Living
• Don't picture myself living in MO in the future

School 2: University of Minnesota
OOS
Pros:

• Loved the faculty I had the chance to interact with
• Location is awesome (Could see myself living in MN post dental school)
• Research projects going in my area of interest + summer research program
• Good clinical reputation
• Students mentioned getting placed with jobs before they were out of school

Cons:

• More expensive
• Concerned about snowy weather + driving with my current 2wd car, would probably live close to school

Summary: I am leaning towards UMKC from a practical standpoint seeing as both schools are great. However, people I have been around know much less about Minnesota so I wanted to ask SDN's input because I am very impressed and excited about the school. Last decision to make. Thanks!

how much cheaper?

 

[macsak]

UMKC will be about 60% of the cost of UMN. Seems like a no brainer from a practical standpoint but I was a bit torn just because of how much I liked MN

it is a no brainer

and the cost of living in KC is not high as you stated in your OP...