BU or UMDNJ

[frankbot]

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I have about a week to decide btween Boston U or UMDNJ...

What school is considered to have a better reputation?

 

[skyhawk]

I got into both also and was much more impressed with the program BU has to offer. I feel their didactic and clinical load better prepares you for the real world. However if you are a NJ resident in state tutition at UMDNJ might make it more appealing. Good Luck~

 

[Coolfishdent]

I also got into both. Price and location were two of the main reasons why I chose UMDNJ.

 

[fightingspirit]

I have about a week to decide btween Boston U or UMDNJ...

What school is considered to have a better reputation?

1-forget about reputation because it is just pre-dent humbug! after all, neither one is harvard nor howard.
2-price: BU is even costlier than NYU.
3-location: NYC is a much better place than Boston, especially if you're not a white person.


if i were you, i would choose UMDNJ in a heart beat!!! do not get lured into the whole private school glamour. it's just a facade.

good luck

 

[Rezdawg]

2-price: BU is even costlier than NYU.

Dude, youve said this in about 10 threads. NYU's tuition is only a couple thousand less expensive over the four years...however, living in New York is way more expensive, not only with housing, but also with going out and doing things within the city. Overall, going to NYU would definitely cost more money. You say that you dont have to live in Manhattan...same thing goes for BU, you dont have to live in Back Bay. However you slice it, living costs for NYU are greater than living costs for Boston, more than making up the tuition difference.

 

[belle123]

Dude, youve said this in about 10 threads. NYU's tuition is only a couple thousand less expensive over the four years...however, living in New York is way more expensive, not only with housing, but also with going out and doing things within the city. Overall, going to NYU would definitely cost more money. You say that you dont have to live in Manhattan...same thing goes for BU, you dont have to live in Back Bay. However you slice it, living costs for NYU are greater than living costs for Boston, more than making up the tuition difference.

If you include instrument/supplies/fees costs, isn't NYU still more expensive in tuition and school fees than BU????

 

[martinelli]

Dude, youve said this in about 10 threads. NYU's tuition is only a couple thousand less expensive over the four years...however, living in New York is way more expensive, not only with housing, but also with going out and doing things within the city. Overall, going to NYU would definitely cost more money. You say that you dont have to live in Manhattan...same thing goes for BU, you dont have to live in Back Bay. However you slice it, living costs for NYU are greater than living costs for Boston, more than making up the tuition difference.

I think we've gotten side-tracked on this one, eh?

FrankBot? I don't understand. Did you visit both schools? What were your overall feelings about each school? I'm sure they must differ somewhat in what they have to offer. The way I look at it, if money is not an issue, then the only thing you have to consider is which city you would rather spend your four years at. If money is an issue, then your decision has already been determined without having to ask us....but Good luck in deciding 🙂

 

[Rezdawg]

I think we've gotten side-tracked on this one, eh?

My bad...Its just that every thread I go into, I see a "BU is even more expensive than NYU". I dont see the point of repeating that every time it comes up, specially when its not true. Both schools are expensive, it should be left at that.

 

[fightingspirit]

however, living in New York is way more expensive, not only with housing, but also with going out and doing things within the city. Overall, going to NYU would definitely cost more money. You say that you dont have to live in Manhattan...same thing goes for BU, you dont have to live in Back Bay. However you slice it, living costs for NYU are greater than living costs for Boston, more than making up the tuition difference.

rezdawg, first and foremost, i did not mean to offend you or beslight your alma mater. second, here is a very common misconcenption tht most people have on nyc: NYC is very expensive and more expensive than boston!!!

guess what? other than rent and real estate, NYC is actually cheaper in everything else (NYC is the hub of capitalism and its competition brings down prices and makes goods on sale almost everytime of the year). not to mention that in NYC, you can perfectly rely on speedy public transportation no matter where you live, as long as you're in one of the 5 boroughs of the city.

i truly said that you dont have to live in manhattan. but i did so because the subway system in NYC is very well-developed and all-encompassing in each and every borough of NYC. you do not have that in boston and thus you may need to rely on slower/less efficient public transportation systems in Boston. having to own a vehicle makes matters even worse off course. in other words, for a given number of minutes and a given fare, one can commute through longer distances in NYC, when compared to Boston. longer distances mean more affordable areas. besides, in NYC, you get more for yuor buck: think of all the attractions that NYC has, especially Arts, Museums and Broadway and free outdoors concerts in the summer. you are paying for all of that when you are in NYC. and most importantly, NYC is genuinely (not pretendably) open to people of different ethnicities and races. these things are worth more than just money!!!

 

[Rezdawg]

rezdawg, first and foremost, i did not mean to offend you or beslight your alma mater. second, here is a very common misconcenption tht most people have on nyc: NYC is very expensive and more expensive than boston!!!

guess what? other than rent and real estate, NYC is actually cheaper in everything else (NYC is the hub of capitalism and its competition brings down prices and makes goods on sale almost everytime of the year). not to mention that in NYC, you can perfectly rely on speedy public transportation no matter where you live, as long as you're in one of the 5 boroughs of the city.

i truly said that you dont have to live in manhattan. but i did so because the subway system in NYC is very well-developed and all-encompassing in each and every borough of NYC. you do not have that in boston and thus you may need to rely on slower/less efficient public transportation systems in Boston. having to own a vehicle makes matters even worse off course. in other words, for a given number of minutes and a given fare, one can commute through longer distances in NYC, when compared to Boston. longer distances mean more affordable areas. besides, in NYC, you get more for yuor buck: think of all the attractions that NYC has, especially Arts, Museums and Broadway and free outdoors concerts in the summer. you are paying for all of that when you are in NYC. and most importantly, NYC is genuinely (not pretendably) open to people of different ethnicities and races. these things are worth more than just money!!!

Ive spent considerable time in both areas. I definitely agree that NYC has a crapload more to offer. Its not even close. But, you are definitely paying for that. Like you said, its worth more than money, which I agree...but in the end, its still money, which makes it more expensive. Boston has a very well developed public transports system. Very few students in my class have cars, and the ones that do, barely use their cars to get to school since parking at the school is expensive. We have students who commute for more than an hour each way, so living near the school isnt a must since the public transport will basically get you anywhere you want to go. You can live 40 min outside of school and buy a house for 1000 a month. Even if you choose to stay within 20 min. of school, its very doable to pay 600 for housing. If you choose to live in the best part of town in a very nice building, you are looking at 1500 a month. These prices are nothing compared to living in New York.

Now, you didnt offend me in any way, but I've spent plenty of time in both places and without a doubt, NYC has more to offer...but it comes at a price. New York is a more expensive city, rightfully so.

 

[BUdental]

I have to add a little to the tuition statements and back my man ReZ. Tuition at BU includes everything, you don't have to buy anything. Our tuition includes all our materials, NBDE fees, Board Fees, Kaplan Course, Dental Decks, Surgitel Surgical Loupes, instruments, Laptops, etc... a lot schools you have to buy these items serperately or rent (instruments). The only things you have to buy are your scrubs, supplemental learning books, etc... BU really wants you to be happy at their school and they make it easy for you to navigate your time at the school. When you look at BU's tuition you see just a number. I guess its better to know what your going to pay up front then finding out what you will have to pay later. If you want to know what BU is like, ask a BU student.

BDE

 

[muz]

I have about a week to decide btween Boston U or UMDNJ...

What school is considered to have a better reputation?

Hey I applied and was accepted into both BU and UMDNJ. I live down the street from UMDNJ and see the big bright red letters right from my room. Although I am goin to Michigan Dental, If I had to choose I would go with UMDNJ. The clinic there is amazing and so is the clinical experience. Living in Newark for my undergrad, was not bad. Newark is not for the weak hearted. A kid was shot and died right on my campus about a month ago. But on the other hand, Newark has unbelievable transportation. PATH, Subway, NJ Transit, Amtrack, and is connected to every major roadway in New Jersey. You can see NYC from your window and go there whenever u want. BU seemed mad cocky and arrogant. Living in Newark u see a ****hole and u aint too proud of the place so being a little more grounded is pretty easy! From the dentist that I shadowed, he employs numerous dentists and says that his best employees are from NJDS.

 

[frankbot]

thanks for the advice - UMDNJ it is! I guess that means my spot at BU will be opening up for someone who's been waiting...