Creighton vs FAU

[Baseballer17]

So after finally making a decision last week, I received an acceptance off a waitlist and now need to decide by Monday between these two schools. I received no scholarship money from Creighton, and a little from FAU, so the COAs are basically the same. I think I'm interested in a more competitive speciality, but not certain yet.

Creighton (Phoenix)

Pros

• Brand new campus and buildings (amazing anatomy lab)
• Non-mandatory recorded lectures
• Great local hospitals for rotations
• Good curriculum timeline and elective clerkships
• Good match list when considering rank
• Great food and outdoor recreation
• Grading is P/F/H and no internal rankings
• 100 students in the class which I feel is perfect

Cons

• Being the first first years in Phoenix seems like they might not have everything in check
• Lots of mandatory in-person group sessions
• No established organizations or connections for intramural sports and stuff
• Very few home specialties in Phoenix
• Research opportunities aren’t really provided by the school it seems, we’re basically on our own to start asking around
• Above average cost of living
• Relatively low ranking

FAU

Pros

• Amazing location and close to the beach
• Good research opportunities and summer programs
• 64 class size which feels a little small, but more support systems because of that
• Curriculum fits me well
• Pretty new and nice facilities
• Connected undergrad for more recreational activities
• P/F, but unsure about internal rankings
• Less group session commitment than Creighton

Cons

• Even lower ranked than Creighton
• OOS tuition, but my scholarship makes it a little better
• Match list isn’t great, but some bright spots
• Cost of living is really expensive close to campus
• No connected teaching hospital
• Less well known, especially on the west coast
• Don’t know much about the clinical rotations or hospitals or home programs

I'm pretty torn and know I would be happy at both of these schools. So was just looking for some insight on what people think.

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[LondonVibes]

I would go with Creighton. It seems to have more opportunities which will help you. Phoenix is also a great place.

 

[ehhhhhwhatsupdoc]

Phoenix is a great place to be. Creighton also is more well known and will likely end up with better matches. I would go with Creighton also.