Nova vs. UPenn vs. Case Western

[Persephone11]

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Hey guys!

I am having difficulty picking between these schools. After hearing back Dec. 1st, I have been contemplating every day over the schools. I will have to pay everything by myself and the overall costs are about the same (UPenn < Nova < Case). I have made a pro and con list, but adding up the marks gives me a tie. Right now, I want to withdraw my application from UPenn because I do not want to specialize or research. Nova has the best weather and location (should I even consider this?) and I have relatives living in FL. Case Western has a great clinical program and is the cheapest! Any ideas on how to make the decision???

Any sort of help would be highly appreciated! Thanks y'all!

 

[Likkriue]

Can you commute to NOVA to make it cheaper?

If not, how much less expensive is Case? I think tis probably negligible. I would just go to NOVA.

 

[madel]

go to Case. we will be the first class to work both of our clinical years in the new clinic they are building.

 

[Persephone11]

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[Persephone11]

Can you commute to NOVA to make it cheaper?

If not, how much less expensive is Case? I think tis probably negligible. I would just go to NOVA.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to commute to Nova!

4-year cost estimates (I calculated --may have errors):
Case: 400,036
Nova: 430,060
UPenn: 454,400

 

[forrestlump]

Well, I recommend Case or Nova for the lower tuition. I don't know a lot about Nova. Case's class size is smaller (75 vs 125 for Nova). Nova's definitely got the warmer weather. If visiting family is an issue, $30,000 can get you a lot of plane tickets if you attend Case. In the end there are a lot of things you can consider. It's up to you, chances are you'll have a great experience no matter where you go, and for whatever reasons you choose.

 

[bilbany12]

I'm choosing between Penn and NOVA as well, but I don't see how you're coming up with NOVA being more expensive than Penn.
62,850 x4= 251, 400 tuition
1050 x4= 4080 student fee
41,800 instruments
60,000 living (8k/yr dorms, you should be able to live off $15k/yr)
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$357,280 (under the impression we don't have to buy books)

Either way, the choice is really tough. I think I'm leaning towards NOVA because I don't love Philly, but at the same time it is a big opportunity.
Feel free to message me since we're in the (almost) same boat.

 

[Likkriue]

I would go to case then. They are a phenomenal school.

 

[super frank]

Case is an awesome school.

 

[htdt]

Hey there, congratulations again. If I were you I would also choose between Nova and Case - UPenn is just too expensive to be real. Good luck! 🙂

 

[Persephone11]

Well, I recommend Case or Nova for the lower tuition. I don't know a lot about Nova. Case's class size is smaller (75 vs 125 for Nova). Nova's definitely got the warmer weather. If visiting family is an issue, $30,000 can get you a lot of plane tickets if you attend Case. In the end there are a lot of things you can consider. It's up to you, chances are you'll have a great experience no matter where you go, and for whatever reasons you choose.

Wow! I didnt even think of this! Thanks!

 

[Persephone11]

I'm choosing between Penn and NOVA as well, but I don't see how you're coming up with NOVA being more expensive than Penn.
62,850 x4= 251, 400 tuition
1050 x4= 4080 student fee
41,800 instruments
60,000 living (8k/yr dorms, you should be able to live off $15k/yr)
-------------------
$357,280 (under the impression we don't have to buy books)

Either way, the choice is really tough. I think I'm leaning towards NOVA because I don't love Philly, but at the same time it is a big opportunity.
Feel free to message me since we're in the (almost) same boat.

Messaged you with updated calculations!

 

[y123]

I would go to Penn. What if you change your mind and want to specialize later?
Also, doesn't Penn have scholarships?

 

[Persephone11]

I would go to Penn. What if you change your mind and want to specialize later?
Also, doesn't Penn have scholarships?

Penn gives scholarships, but I did not receive one. Good point though...

 

[joker937]

Unfortunately, I will not be able to commute to Nova!

4-year cost estimates (I calculated --may have errors):
Case: 400,036
Nova: 430,060
UPenn: 454,400

Also, the $400k for Case assumes 9-month budgets. So add extra for those months you are not factoring in!

 

[Persephone11]

Also, the $400k for Case assumes 9-month budgets. So add extra for those months you are not factoring in!

Yep I did 20,000 for living expenses for 12 months. Should is there something else that i may be missing?

 

[joker937]

Yep I did 20,000 for living expenses for 12 months. Should is there something else that i may be missing?

What exactly were you using to calculate that? I got $409 from the acceptance email... which was just for 9 months.

 

[Persephone11]

What exactly were you using to calculate that? I got $409 from the acceptance email... which was just for 9 months.

I did not include books because the the D1/D2 said that they mainly use ppt to study, not books.
Message me privately and I will show you my excel sheet!

 

[joker937]

I did not include books because the the D1/D2 said that they mainly use ppt to study, not books.
Message me privately and I will show you my excel sheet!

Okay! 🙂