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I know this is very subjective and ultimately my decision to make, but I'd like to get your opinion on the matter. I am a West Virginia resident and was accepted into Maryland's dental school. I have yet to receive any such notice from WVU, but I interviewed there and am hoping for an acceptance. While not suggesting that WVU is a bad school, Maryland was just so amazing with its brand new dental building, state-of-the-art technology, and interesting curriculum (NBDE I after the first year, clinic time during your first years, clerkships with dental specialties, etc.).
Of course, the major downside to Maryland is cost. As an out of stater I would pay, based on ADEA data from past years and cost of living in Baltimore, over twice the cost of going to WVU as an in-state resident (Approximately $300k vs $150k). What would you do in my shoes: Go to your top choice school cost be damned, or go the considerably less expensive route even if you'd prefer to train elsewhere?
Of course, the major downside to Maryland is cost. As an out of stater I would pay, based on ADEA data from past years and cost of living in Baltimore, over twice the cost of going to WVU as an in-state resident (Approximately $300k vs $150k). What would you do in my shoes: Go to your top choice school cost be damned, or go the considerably less expensive route even if you'd prefer to train elsewhere?