Help! DMU vs KCU-Joplin

[betweentwoferns]

Hi everyone, long time lurker here. I have acceptances to two wonderful schools and need to decide between them with deposit deadlines approaching. I have read other DMU vs KCU threads but still can't seem to come to a decision.

1. DMU
   • Pros:
     • Seemingly more research opportunities (specifically in neuroscience)
     • Fantastic & stable board pass rates
     • Closer to family & friends
   • Cons:
     • Rotations seem very hit-or-miss (biggest con for me, I’m worried about not getting a year-long site with their lottery system)
     • Larger class size (~220)
     • Slightly more expensive

1. KCU-Joplin
   • Pros:
     • Better rotations, seems like most students can get year-long sites at Freeman/Mercy in Joplin, or in other areas of Missouri
     • Smaller class size (~160)
     • Slightly cheaper
   • Cons:
     • Much further from home
     • Declining board pass rates?
     • Fewer research opportunities

The biggest back-and-forth for me is that DMU seems to shine more during years 1&2 with a chiller curriculum and more research, whereas KCU seems shines more during years 3&4 with better/more stable rotations. Any advice is appreciated!

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