CWRU vs U of Toledo (full tuition scholarship)

[anonymous0007]

University of Toledo
Pros

• Full-tuition scholarship (worth ~160k)
• New simulation center
• Low cost of living
• Average STEP 1 above national average
• Supportive environment
• P/F first two years
• Summer research opportunities
• Global health program
• Match list in a wide range of specialties (mostly in Ohio)

Cons

• Lower ranked school
• New curriculum with kinks still being worked out
• Overall fewer research opportunities
• Location
• Faculty turnover
• 80% mandatory attendance (may be reduced)
• Some clinical sites outside of Toledo

Case Western
Pros

• Unique, flexible curriculum (IQ teams suits my learning style)
• New health building to be completed by M2
• I like Cleveland
• Reasonable cost of living
• Plenty of research opportunities
• Global health program
• Higher average STEP 1
• Great match list
• Top 25 school (research)
• Excellent affiliated hospitals all in one location
• P/F first two years
• Good vibe from Second Look

Cons

• Paying full tuition (~280k)
• Slightly further from home
• I feel like a small fish in a big pond

My Thoughts
My heart is leaning toward CWRU but my mind is asking if it's worth the extra 280k. I don't know which specialty I will pursue yet so I want to leave as many doors open as possible. I have received advice going both ways and am feeling pretty torn at the moment. If I had to make a gut decision, it would be the Toledo. What do you guys think?

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[SuaveCardigans]

I would go to toledo. Case would end up being ~300k more right? Thats a ton of money (before interest)

 

[Lawpy]

If you’re interested in academic medicine and/or want to match into a strong academic residency, go to Case. If you are concerned about finances, go to Toledo. If ignoring the finances, you think Case is a far better fit for you, go to Case as the cost is worth it.

 

[Gjessi]

I am new to this forum I have a question hope to get your opinions which will help me to decide.

I am interested to get to Medicine career either through BS/MD or Pre-med either way want to achieve my goal.

My situation

Lets say if I get into CWRU Pre-med and got into BACC2MD of Toledo both programs....need to decide one.
Which one you recommend think that finances is not a constraint ...Which program will help me to reach my goal of Medicine 🙂
Any advice will be helpful .

 

[DetroitRocket]

Do what is best for you and your situation. Keep in mind that many Toledo grads go on to top residencies, so your four years of medical school are just the beginning of your medical education.

 

[Master Thinker]

I personally would take the full tuition scholarship at Toledo and save $280k. No MD medical school is worth that much over another IMO.