MU-WCOM vs DMU vs Midwestern CCOM

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I am stuck between these three schools. I'm not dead set on a specialty yet, but I know I like emergency medicine, anesthesia, and orthopedics. I really liked Marian, and it seemed supportive, but the lack of match list info and board pass rates scared me a bit (they are looking better now though). Especially compared to some of the older DO schools like DMU and CCOM. I'd like some insight since none of my family is in medicine, so it's harder for them to help me pick. Thank you in advance!

MU-WCOM (Marian)
Pros
- Close to family (2.5 hour drive)
- Rotations with hospitals I’ve worked at previously
- Research opportunities
- Like the way the curriculum is set up

Cons
- Board pass rates (looks like they're getting better)
- Match list not really shared, mainly primary care

DMU-COM
Pros
- Great matches
- Great board pass rates
- P/F curriculum

Cons
- 5.5 hr drive from home
- Seen things online about 3rd/4th year issues

Midwestern CCOM
Pros
- Great matches
- Great board pass rates
- 1 hr drive from home
- Good clinical rotation sites

Cons
- Frequent tests
- Graded curriculum