NYU -vs- Baylor

[HipHopopotamus]

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Well to begin with, I consider myself fortunate to even have this decision to make, but I still have to make it. I'm from Texas, and I can't seem to make up my mind. I know ultimately the choice is mine to make, but some words of advice would be appreciated. I'm trying to put cost aside in this arguement, also. Does anyone have an idea as to which program would prepare me better, or any information like that?

 

[tamkhan]

baylor, hands down. im a big fan of nyu, but you MUST think of all the cash you'll be saving by going to baylor. also, baylor's dental school is pretty kick ass!

 

[HipHopopotamus]

Yeah I know money is a huge factor, but I'm ignoring it for now. Debt is debt you know? I just don't want to regret not taking advantage of a chance to go to NY.

 

[litldime]

if we go by standard of living, in texas you get more bang for your buck. your living expenses would be significantly lower the ny, you would live in a bigger place, and you won't have to buy a heavy winter coat (or maybe you like the cold weather), you won't have to take trains, texas is slower pased than nyu etc
debt is debt huh? 70K vs 250K....no, thank you! I would never even consider going to nyu over baylor...but maybe i'm just biased...good luck with your decision. do you have a scholarship to nyu, maybe that can offset the cost

but for the record, baylor is bad-a$$

 

[rkamsterdam]

i'd have to agree there is just no way to ignore all that money! go to baylor

 

[Ex_EE]

You would have to be an idiot to not think about the cost. I wouldn't think there would be any decision, but if you need more reasons think about class size. NYU is huge compared to Baylor, and the smaller class is really nice.

 

[nanali]

Go to NYU so I can have your spot at Baylor! Just kidding. I would say Baylor b/c money wise, you're gonna be happy later in life when you have to write a check every month. Beside money, Baylor is a great school and Dallas is not so bad 😉 BUT, if you really don't care about the debt then, I say go with your heart.. it seem like you want to get out of Texas to take on a new adventure? NYC is a great place, just visited it last month.

 

[rkamsterdam]

Go to NYU so I can have your spot at Baylor! Just kidding. I would say Baylor b/c money wise, you're gonna be happy later in life when you have to write a check every month. Beside money, Baylor is a great school and Dallas is not so bad 😉 BUT, if you really don't care about the debt then, I say go with your heart.. it seem like you want to get out of Texas to take on a new adventure? NYC is a great place, just visited it last month.

this point is valid. I mean who knows this guy could be the son of a multi-millionaire. If so, NY>Dallas.

 

[toothfairy85]

I do not know much about NYU, but aside from the costs between the two schools, you might want to take into account where you want to end up practicing. Does NYU take the WREB? If not, that is something to consider if you plan on moving back to Texas after graduation.

 

[Frederico Albin]

Giants beat the Cowboys
you know the deal 😛

 

[rkamsterdam]

this point is valid. I mean who knows this guy could be the son of a multi-millionaire. If so, NY>Dallas.

or daughter. didnt mean to be gender specific, sorry.

 

[litldime]

I do not know much about NYU, but aside from the costs between the two schools, you might want to take into account where you want to end up practicing. Does NYU take the WREB? If not, that is something to consider if you plan on moving back to Texas after graduation.

very good point....

 

[tamkhan]

I do not know much about NYU, but aside from the costs between the two schools, you might want to take into account where you want to end up practicing. Does NYU take the WREB? If not, that is something to consider if you plan on moving back to Texas after graduation.

how does that make a difference? i don't understand.😕

 

[toothfairy85]

If NYU doesn't take the WREB, and the OP wants to practice in Texas, it would mean that the OP has to jump through more hoops as far as regional licensing exams are concerned, i.e. he/she would have to take multiple exams.

 

[rkamsterdam]

If NYU doesn't take the WREB, and the OP wants to practice in Texas, it would mean that the OP has to jump through more hoops as far as regional licensing exams are concerned, i.e. he/she would have to take multiple exams.

I dont think that it'd be too difficult because its a very common thing esp at private schools. for instance, I met a guy at LSU who said that he was going to travel to UT-Memphis to take the regional boards for Arkansas. I think id just be a matter of traveling to the test site --> relatively not a huge hurdle to jump

 

[HipHopopotamus]

Yeah I'm not the son of a multi-millionaire, so there's that. I do like the idea of a smaller class size a lot. And yes, I do PLAN on coming back to Texas, but you never know. It's difficult to ignore the difference in $$$, but its hard to pass up a shot at NY. I dont want to regret my decision years later.

 

[litldime]

I dont think that it'd be too difficult because its a very common thing esp at private schools. for instance, I met a guy at LSU who said that he was going to travel to UT-Memphis to take the regional boards for Arkansas. I think id just be a matter of traveling to the test site --> relatively not a huge hurdle to jump

yea, but why take another exam when you don't have to? also, if i remember correctly to practice in n.y. you also have to do some sorta residency and the board exam...maybe i'm wrong, but i think we talked about it on one of my interview...

 

[tamkhan]

yea, but why take another exam when you don't have to? also, if i remember correctly to practice in n.y. you also have to do some sorta residency and the board exam...maybe i'm wrong, but i think we talked about it on one of my interview...

as of 2007, people wishing to practice in new york have to do a one year residency.

 

[tinman831]

Yeah I'm not the son of a multi-millionaire, so there's that. I do like the idea of a smaller class size a lot. And yes, I do PLAN on coming back to Texas, but you never know. It's difficult to ignore the difference in $$$, but its hard to pass up a shot at NY. I dont want to regret my decision years later.

If you really like NY that much, with the money you save on tuition by going to Baylor, you can visit NY every holiday break. 🙂

 

[toothfairy85]

I dont think that it'd be too difficult because its a very common thing esp at private schools. for instance, I met a guy at LSU who said that he was going to travel to UT-Memphis to take the regional boards for Arkansas. I think id just be a matter of traveling to the test site --> relatively not a huge hurdle to jump

It could be a huge hurdle to jump to get your patients to a different site or find patients in a different city. It is already difficult enough to find patients that meet the requirements for regional boards. Why mess with that if you don't have to.

 

[jdoc04]

It could be a huge hurdle to jump to get your patients to a different site or find patients in a different city. It is already difficult enough to find patients that meet the requirements for regional boards. Why mess with that if you don't have to.

Great point!! Like toothfairy stated may be difficult. You don't just show up to the testing site and work on who ever they have provided. You must find your own patient(s) for the exam. Having to travel to another state may impose more financial burdens than originally planned, like providing travel for your patient.

In the end you need to go where you feel the most comfortable. We all have our reasons for going to NYU or Baylor but what is important to us may not be a big deal to you. Good luck making your decision and good luck in dental school!!!

 

[HipHopopotamus]

Thanks for all the feedback. I have a few days to sit on this so we'll see.