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Very torn between these 2 schools. I am not a citizen, so it will always be OOS tuition for me.
I currently live in NJ, so it is very convenient for me to stay. However, Newark is a very dangerous city.
Cost at Rutgers - 375k
UMDNJ/RU PROS:
- Excellent Clinic
- I already know the faculty, students, and courses, huge confidence boost to handle the curriculum.
- Waxing/Drilling begins in first semester.
- I don't have to move, very convenient if I stay.
CONS:
- Student satisfaction is lower than Case. (Students have told me not to go here, but might be because they are stressed from exams.)
- Newark.
- Cost is ridiculous, considering that the pre-clinic isn't the best condition.
- Administration here is disorganized. The Rutgers integration was just to stick the name onto the school, it is STILL UMDNJ.
- No School Pride (Doesn't really matter, but the atmosphere should be positive if dental school is going to be rigorous.)
Cost at CWRU - 384k
PROS:
- Safer City than Newark, lower cost of living.
- Great facilities, I actually like PBL!
- Friendly environment, students are happy.
- Opportunity to take the Canadian Boards.
- Case Administration is not only friendly, but helpful!
CONS:
- I would have to move, additional costs.
- Would have to network/make friends from scratch. In my situation, I am comparing that to what I have at RU.
- Not as strong a clinic as RU.
- Not a familiar Northeastern atmosphere.
Would like to know of any input. Really torn. While making this list it seems that I like CWRU more. I don't know. I change my mind every day.
I currently live in NJ, so it is very convenient for me to stay. However, Newark is a very dangerous city.
Cost at Rutgers - 375k
UMDNJ/RU PROS:
- Excellent Clinic
- I already know the faculty, students, and courses, huge confidence boost to handle the curriculum.
- Waxing/Drilling begins in first semester.
- I don't have to move, very convenient if I stay.
CONS:
- Student satisfaction is lower than Case. (Students have told me not to go here, but might be because they are stressed from exams.)
- Newark.
- Cost is ridiculous, considering that the pre-clinic isn't the best condition.
- Administration here is disorganized. The Rutgers integration was just to stick the name onto the school, it is STILL UMDNJ.
- No School Pride (Doesn't really matter, but the atmosphere should be positive if dental school is going to be rigorous.)
Cost at CWRU - 384k
PROS:
- Safer City than Newark, lower cost of living.
- Great facilities, I actually like PBL!
- Friendly environment, students are happy.
- Opportunity to take the Canadian Boards.
- Case Administration is not only friendly, but helpful!
CONS:
- I would have to move, additional costs.
- Would have to network/make friends from scratch. In my situation, I am comparing that to what I have at RU.
- Not as strong a clinic as RU.
- Not a familiar Northeastern atmosphere.
Would like to know of any input. Really torn. While making this list it seems that I like CWRU more. I don't know. I change my mind every day.
