Mizzou vs. UIUC vs. VMCVM

[Gina Lawson]

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Hi all!

My brain is melting a bit. I know Mizzou should be the obvious choice as I'm OOS for all three. Putting that aside, I'd like to compare the curricula of each school since they are all so different (2+2, giant block, spiral). Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[ShaWalla]

Congrats on your acceptances! What makes Mizzou is the obvious choice for you?

Some quick stats I looked up (double check these with the schools to ensure they are UTD): about ~100k a year at Mizzou, ~92k a year at VMCVM, and UIUC is ~82k a year. So, financially UIUC is best. They all have similar 2024 NAVLE pass rates: 91% for VMCVM, 90% for UIUC, and 95% for Mizzou.

I cannot speak much for the curriculum because I haven't started school yet, but having a fully pass/fair curriculum like VMCVM is a big bonus in my book.

Hope this helps some!

 

[JaynaAli]

Go to the cheapest school. Those differences in curriculum aren’t going to be a significant thing in the long run, all the schools have a fine NAVLE pass rate so they’re clearly all effective.

Congrats on your acceptances! What makes Mizzou is the obvious choice for you?

Some quick stats I looked up (double check these with the schools to ensure they are UTD): about ~100k a year at Mizzou, ~92k a year at VMCVM, and UIUC is ~82k a year. So, financially UIUC is best. They all have similar 2024 NAVLE pass rates: 91% for VMCVM, 90% for UIUC, and 95% for Mizzou.

Mizzou lets OOS people change to in-state tuition after the first year, which makes it one of the cheaper options and more affordable than your summary.

 

[ShaWalla]

Go to the cheapest school. Those differences in curriculum aren’t going to be a significant thing in the long run, all the schools have a fine NAVLE pass rate so they’re clearly all effective.


Mizzou lets OOS people change to in-state tuition after the first year, which makes it one of the cheaper options and more affordable than your summary.

Good to know! Thanks for the correction.

And I agree with Jayna OP, go with the cheapest option; these are all great schools.

 

[beans2020]

I am a current Mizzou student (also OOS) - if you have any specific questions about the curriculum/what it is like to go here, let me know!
The process to get IS residency at Mizzou is SUPER easy - like pretty much everyone who applies for it gets it unless they blatantly didn't follow instructions. I can send you the requirements/info on coa as OOS vs IS if that is something you need.
Totally agree with above - 100% go to the cheapest school!

 

[vetschoolhopeful101]

I am a current Mizzou student (also OOS) - if you have any specific questions about the curriculum/what it is like to go here, let me know!
The process to get IS residency at Mizzou is SUPER easy - like pretty much everyone who applies for it gets it unless they blatantly didn't follow instructions. I can send you the requirements/info on coa as OOS vs IS if that is something you need.
Totally agree with above - 100% go to the cheapest school!

Can you please send the OOS to IS instructions and procedures to achieve this? What electives are offered the first 2 years and during the clinical rotations? Thanks!

 

[beans2020]

Can you please send the OOS to IS instructions and procedures to achieve this? What electives are offered the first 2 years and during the clinical rotations? Thanks!

Sure! Assuming you start vet school OOS, you apply for residency at the end of summer before starting your second year. (Usually in late July/early August). You have to submit a MO driver's license, voter registration, and vehicle registration if the car is only in your name. You also have to provide proof of living in MO (lease, for example) and prove that you have made $3,000 of taxable MO income between starting vet school and the time of applying for residency (some students work during the school year, some just during the summer, some donate lots of plasma...you'll find multiple ways to meet this requirement). Finally, you have to stay in Missouri during the entire summer break with the exception of 14 days. You will need to submit bank statements proving you were in Missouri - it is recommended to make a purchase in Missouri every 2 to 3 days to show this. Our old financial advisor told us that basically everyone who wants residency gets it because it is so straightforward.

I admit I'm not sure about electives because I haven't gotten far enough in the curriculum yet to actually do any...I believe this link should have a list of all of the required and elective courses though: DVM in Veterinary Medicine | University of Missouri Academic Catalog