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I understand that for most people cost is only one of several factors and going to a more expensive school might make sense if that school is sufficiently better. For example, going to a school that has more research opportunities or better rotations could help you land a more competitive specialty that you are interested in.
But what about for those of us who are interested in totally noncompetitive fields? Think of people who are shooting for things like FM, psych, PM&R. etc. which actually makes up a pretty good percentage of people going to DO schools.
How much importance should we be placing on cost in the final selection process? For us, should cost trump all other considerations?
And what $$$ amount in savings is significant enough to choose the cheaper school? Is it a savings of 30K or 50K, or does the price difference need to be more like 70K or 100K?
But what about for those of us who are interested in totally noncompetitive fields? Think of people who are shooting for things like FM, psych, PM&R. etc. which actually makes up a pretty good percentage of people going to DO schools.
How much importance should we be placing on cost in the final selection process? For us, should cost trump all other considerations?
And what $$$ amount in savings is significant enough to choose the cheaper school? Is it a savings of 30K or 50K, or does the price difference need to be more like 70K or 100K?