Saw a previous thread with these two about 3 years ago need an update. I'm really struggling with picking a school since both have issues I'm scared of.
ARCOM
Pros
cheaper $43,000 *
cost of living also cheaper with on campus housing *
better set rotation sites most in AR *
smaller class size
more support from the community / school
seems like better research opportunities in school but not for the subject I want
students seem to like it
Cons
haven't graduated a class yet next year will be the first *
first time board scores I think 86%
dress code
mandatory class if under 80%
scared of not coming back to home state since no match data
can only do max 3 aways in 1 subject
not accreditated yet
LMU DCOM
Pros
Older than ARCOM and has graduating classes with a matches in competivite specialites but very few*
bit higher board scores last year they didn't do so well 89%
no real dress code *
only once in a while have mandatory lectures
fourth year lots of electives chances for away rotations but don't know limits
Cons
more expensive $52,000*
cost of living more expensive *
rotations are iffy some sites are good but a large majority are in rural areas that don't have residents
new location no graduating class
both locations 1.5 hours away from each other class total is 400 so large with small amount of good rotations
really bad reviews on sdn especially from some 4th years but school has changed a bit maybe idk?*
not that much research opened new lab but not really used
accreditation warning
ARCOM
Pros
cheaper $43,000 *
cost of living also cheaper with on campus housing *
better set rotation sites most in AR *
smaller class size
more support from the community / school
seems like better research opportunities in school but not for the subject I want
students seem to like it
Cons
haven't graduated a class yet next year will be the first *
first time board scores I think 86%
dress code
mandatory class if under 80%
scared of not coming back to home state since no match data
can only do max 3 aways in 1 subject
not accreditated yet
LMU DCOM
Pros
Older than ARCOM and has graduating classes with a matches in competivite specialites but very few*
bit higher board scores last year they didn't do so well 89%
no real dress code *
only once in a while have mandatory lectures
fourth year lots of electives chances for away rotations but don't know limits
Cons
more expensive $52,000*
cost of living more expensive *
rotations are iffy some sites are good but a large majority are in rural areas that don't have residents
new location no graduating class
both locations 1.5 hours away from each other class total is 400 so large with small amount of good rotations
really bad reviews on sdn especially from some 4th years but school has changed a bit maybe idk?*
not that much research opened new lab but not really used
accreditation warning
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