Just wondering how many people applied in-state vs. out-of-state? I'm sure some of you applied to both in-state and out-of-state schools; so if you had your choice (assuming you got in to both) what would you choose and why?
Did you apply to in-state or out-of-state schools?
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I applied to both. I am from NC and I love it here. I have lived here all of my life. I think it would really depend on the school I got into to depend on which one I would choose. I only applied to schools and locations I was interested in. The two schools I am hesitant about would be Nova in FL and WVU in WV. I think I would really enjoy their programs though and wouldn't have a huge issue with the move.
I guess to answer you question, I don't think the location would be a huge factor for me but that's just me!!
Best of luck to you!!
I guess to answer you question, I don't think the location would be a huge factor for me but that's just me!!
Best of luck to you!!
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For me: I love Arizona and would prefer to stay here. AZ has 4 in state 3 of which are private and $$$. One is on a long drive so I would have to rent near school. I also applied to 5 out of state MN, NV, CA 2 which are state schools but charge out-of-state Tuition and end up being = to the private schools. I would have to consider cost of living comparisons in CA vs NM or NV. My choices were made because I like warm weather, closer to home state, the program and my scores.
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I applied everywhere. My state only has one PT program, and they are notorious for not accepting in-state students. Therefore I know I am going to have to travel, so distance wasn't really an issue.
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I applied to both. Wanted to keep my options open!
The only in-state school I applied to was the one I could commute to. As far as NJ PT tuition goes, in-state tuition doesn't seem to be necessarily cheaper than some other state's out-of-state tuition or private schools unless you commute. So the rest of the schools I applied to were out-of-state. I would prefer to get into one of those schools (although I'd like to get in somewhere period). I did my undergrad out-of-state, and I think it is always a great experience to change your surroundings.
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I applied to one in-state, all the rest out. I really want to see some new places!
I hear you guys. I just applied to in-state schools right now mainly due to cost. My in state tuition will be a little more than half of what it will cost me at an out-of-state school or private school. The problem is the winters here are terrible and I have lived here for quite a while. So I am debating if the extra money is worth it to live and got to school somewhere else (nicer). I think I might just apply to a few out-of-state schools in addition to see what happens because there is no guarantees I will get into either. Anyone else want to chime in?
I'm not ready to apply yet, but I have identified the schools I'd like to apply to. One is in-state. The others are out-of-state. I live in NYC, and I would not like to stay here for PT school, but I'm willing to move upstate, which is why there's the one. I don't want to have such a high cost-of-living while I'm in school, plus I'd rather live somewhere a little smaller, just as a personal preference. Most of the other schools are based on a combination of factors, like cost, what the program is like, etc. I've lived in various parts of the country and adapted pretty well, so location wasn't a big deal for me in my research.
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I would definitely consider in-state schools more seriously if they weren't so expensive in my state. However, I have found that my in-state tuition would be very similar to out-of-state tuition in other states. So I'm looking both in-state and out-of-state.
I applied both in-state and out of state, in-state saving me a lot on tuition. I'm out-of-state for my BA degree so now I'd rather be back in-state closer to home, having had the experience of going to school in a new place already, though I'll still be a few hours away.
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Take this for what it's worth, but if you get into a state school that allows you to owe considerably less, I think that's hands down the best choice. You want sun and sand, move to FL or CA after you graduate.
That is what I am thinking too, even though it would be nice to study outside year round
. I'm not sure if it is worth another 30-40k though.Similar threads
