Michigan (OOS) vs. Penn

[coolguy07]

UMich (OOS)
Pros:

• cheaper
• better general dentist clinical exposure

Cons:

• graded
• mandatory attendance
• under construction

School 2: U Penn
Pros:

• better chance of specializing
• fun city
• P/F
• attendance isn't mandatory

Cons:

• 130k more expensive

Summary:
The cons for both of them are that they are far from home and cold. I would love to specialize! I will be taking out a loan for tuition only (do not need to take out a loan for food and rent). So the difference between the two ends up being 130k. Is the difference worth it if I know that I want to specialize for sure? I understand that the ivy name does not make a difference when applying for specialty but does pass or fail make that big of a difference?

Also if anyone could comment on how the new dean at UPenn is and how are the new changes?

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[macsak]

UMich (OOS)
Pros:

• cheaper
• better general dentist clinical exposure

Cons:

• graded
• mandatory attendance
• under construction

School 2: U Penn
Pros:

• better chance of specializing
• fun city
• P/F
• attendance isn't mandatory

Cons:

• 130k more expensive

Summary:
The cons for both of them are that they are far from home and cold. I would love to specialize! I will be taking out a loan for tuition only (do not need to take out a loan for food and rent). So the difference between the two ends up being 130k. Is the difference worth it if I know that I want to specialize for sure? I understand that the ivy name does not make a difference when applying for specialty but does pass or fail make that big of a difference?

Also if anyone could comment on how the new dean at UPenn is and how are the new changes?

Michigan is a great school, and MUCH cheaper...

 

[Pablo Sanchez]

I go to Penn. I love Penn. Penn is not P/F, and no school is worth $130K more pre-interest than any other school. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

 

[MGA100]

Go to Michigan and don't even think twice about it. You can specialize coming out of UMich and save an enormous amount of money.

 

[coolguy07]

Go to Michigan and don't even think twice about it. You can specialize coming out of UMich and save an enormous amount of money.

think I am leaning towards Michigan

 

[coolguy07]

thank you all for your help!