Accepted into both Ferris and Midwestern Illinois

[anon32]

So I need to decide which school to accept within the next few days and was wondering if i could get any advice on which school to choose. Here's my pros and cons to each school, any advice or personal experiences will be helpful.
Ferris pros

• 10 thousand a year cheaper
• Established school with a high board pass rate
• Small class size
• Top optometry school

Ferris cons

• Location of the school
• Biochemistry pre-requisite needed
• Little diversity in class

Midwestern pros

• Able to take train home instead of driving
• Diverse class in a better area
• Newer equipment
• Enjoyed the tour more
• Friend will be in my class

Midwestern cons

• More expensive
• Quarter system
• Unknown board pass rate
• Newer school

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[Preoptometry550]

Honestly, both schools will give you a good education. I know CCO is new but Midwestern has a good reputation (and AZCOP is under the same school too). I think it's going to come down to how you feel about each school and if you can fit in--the area, friends, and of course the faculty/students. I think CCO requires biochemistry though so I would look into that.

 

[DoctorOD]

I agree with the above statement. Midwestern Glendale (AZCOPT) has had a good track record on board scores. However, because Midwestern Chicago is new, there is no track record of preparing its students for success on boards. You are taking a risk by going there as a new student. Ferris State has smaller class sizes and has a track record of excellent preparation for boards. If I were you, I would choose Ferris.

 

[mssvbn5]

My vote is Ferris for two reasons..
1. more established schools likely means better professors (often more experienced)
2. 10K a year = 40K over 4 years.. with interest it turns into 45K. If your optometry earnings are 120K annually, after taxes that's 90K.. 45K is a lot! --> that's a good half year of income!

 

[Preoptometry550]

So I need to decide which school to accept within the next few days and was wondering if i could get any advice on which school to choose. Here's my pros and cons to each school, any advice or personal experiences will be helpful.
Ferris pros

• 10 thousand a year cheaper
• Established school with a high board pass rate
• Small class size
• Top optometry school

Ferris cons

• Location of the school
• Biochemistry pre-requisite needed
• Little diversity in class

Midwestern pros

• Able to take train home instead of driving
• Diverse class in a better area
• Newer equipment
• Enjoyed the tour more
• Friend will be in my class

Midwestern cons

• More expensive
• Quarter system
• Unknown board pass rate
• Newer school

@anon32 What did you decide??

 

[anon32]

@anon32 What did you decide??

Sorry, for the late reply, I don't check these forums enough. I ended up deciding on Ferris and I hope that I made the correct choice.