Creighton vs. Oklahoma

[Osity]

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Here's another thread deciding between two schools, Creighton and Oklahoma. I was all set to go to Creighton because Oklahoma initially rejected me on Dec. 1, then for whatever reason decided I'm accepted now. OU was on the top of my list of places I wanted to go, as was Creighton, so now I have a decision to make. Here's my view so far:

Creighton
Pros:

• In-State tuition for one year
• Great Clinical Training
• Updated/Digital everything
• Can place implants
• No specialty programs-you do everything yourself, no residents to take the more complex cases
• Huge patient base
• High Boards Pass Rate

Cons:

• Would have to move twice, get to know people twice (RDEP Program), plus moving twice sucks because of the cost and actually moving
• No simulation lab
• Omaha is really cold in the winter

Oklahoma
Pros:

• Scholarship to offset OOS tuition
• Great clinical training
• AEGD Program
• OU Football
• Awesome simulation lab
• Warmer winters than Omaha
• High Boards Pass Rate
• Only have to move once

Cons:

• DDS students don't place implants (yet)
• No digital x-rays yet (they do have digital records and are supposed to get x-rays by 2012)
• Students have to schedule (but not find) their own patients
• Unsure of patient base size

The cost of the two schools is nearly identical when everything is factored in. I would appreciate all and any input!

 

[duycuonggg]

Which scholarship are you talking about for OU?

 

[Osity]

It's just a normal scholarship. I don't know exactly what scholarship it is. I just got an email on Tuesday about it.

 

[whodat4life]

I would go OU for sure!!! No reason, just because I love football lol.

 

[cgunny]

I think it is important to determine what your goals are after dental school. If your goal is to return and practice in Utah, the RDEP program provides the motivation to come back. If you're not too keen on returning to the beehive state, look more at OU. Obviously you could come back to Utah being an OU grad, or not come back if you do RDEP, but RDEP definitely wants their students to come back to Utah. Both schools will prepare you to be a dentist. Just decide your goals and where you and your family will be most comfortable.