[BS/DMD] Case vs. Stony (IS)

[arkyluky]

Hi everyone, I'm currently making a tough decision between these two dental programs. I'd heavily appreciate any advice or help you can give.
Some general info: Both programs require students to maintain an average gpa of 3.5 and score an average of 18 or higher on the DAT.

Case
Pros:

• 7-year program
• Higher rating
• Brand new campus and facilities (Samson Pavilion is beautiful)
• Pass/Fail
• Amazing rotation sites (University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Metro, VA)
• Diverse student body
• Top tier matches

Cons:

• Expensive (about 170k more)
• Location: Cleveland is dangerous city without a good public transportation system
• Very far from home (around 8 hr)
• Test weeks are every 2-3 months, which could potentially lead to a lot of stress.
• Slightly larger class size (75)

Stony
Pros:

• Significantly cheaper
• Location: NY very close to home
• Very high specialization rate
• Smaller class size (44)

Cons:

• 8-year program
• Want to change my environment. I know a few of the students attending from my high school and just want to have a more independent college experience
• Dreary facilities, classes are disconnected between Med and dental buildings.
• Not very diverse (about 41/44 are in state)

If it weren't for the cost difference I would immediately choose Case. I like the campus and student body much more, and I feel that case has significantly better affiliations/ research opportunities, all while allowing me to save a year. However, I'm not sure if this justifies the 170k difference in costs and moving away so far from home.

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[BKBIGGIE10]

Stony. COST should be the only factor.

DS is tough anywhere you go. After 4 years, you will get the same degree. What separates you from other recent dental graduates will be your student debt load.

Seriously, goto stony