NYU vs. Cornell vs. Hofstra full tuition

[MDforlife90]

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Hello all,

Longtime lurker here. I have been incredibly lucky this application cycle and have some tough choices to make. I am really torn between these schools however, I am more drawn to the Manhattan schools than Hofstra. I really liked Hofstra's curriculum and they really impressed me during second look but the location and potentially better residency match opportunities at the other schools is making it difficult to justify going there. However, turning down a full tuition scholarship is so difficult!

As far as NYU and Cornell go, it is really a toss up. The cost would be about equal as is their reputation (IMO). I got a better vibe from NYU during interview day but still waiting to see how second looks go. I also like that NYU's 1.5 year curriculum is a bit more established than Cornell's. But the research and global health opportunities seemed better at Cornell. However, NYU's patient population is a huge draw for me and I would love to do my rotations at Bellevue.

Thanks for the help!

 

[breakintheroof]

Congratulations, @MDforlife90! I didn't interview at any of these schools but I thought I'd bump your thread for the interesting decision.

First, what is the cost difference between Cornell/NYU and Hofstra?

It sounds like you would like to go to NYU, pending second looks. From here, your NYU cons, global health and research, aren't really cons. Doesn't NYU have a global health program if you are interested in that? And since NYU is such a strong research school, I don't think it makes a lot of sense to choose another school because of its research opportunities. Unless you have some powerful reason to go to Sloan-Kettering or another Cornell affiliate.

If after careful thought you can stomach the loans, however much they may be, I'd go with NYU based on what you described.

 

[MDforlife90]

Congratulations, @MDforlife90! I didn't interview at any of these schools but I thought I'd bump your thread for the interesting decision.

First, what is the cost difference between Cornell/NYU and Hofstra?

It sounds like you would like to go to NYU, pending second looks. From here, your NYU cons, global health and research, aren't really cons. Doesn't NYU have a global health program if you are interested in that? And since NYU is such a strong research school, I don't think it makes a lot of sense to choose another school because of its research opportunities. Unless you have some powerful reason to go to Sloan-Kettering or another Cornell affiliate.

If after careful thought you can stomach the loans, however much they may be, I'd go with NYU based on what you described.

Thanks, @breakintheroof ! Really appreciate your help!

To attend NYU and Cornell, I would have to take about 20 to 25 grand in loans for both schools due to pretty good need-based aid.

I agree that NYU's research and global health opportunities are great as well. It's just that Cornell really advertised how available these opportunities were and how much money they have to send you places during my interview day. Obviously, this is not really going to factor that much into my decision. I'm just really trying to differentiate between the two at this point and I think fit will end up being the decisive factor.

I also have no idea which field I would like to go into so strengths in residency programs is not something I'm really considering.

 

[breakintheroof]

To attend NYU and Cornell, I would have to take about 20 to 25 grand in loans for both schools due to pretty good need-based aid.

I assume this is per year? You will have to decide how debt-averse you are, but this sounds like a good deal to me.

I agree that NYU's research and global health opportunities are great as well. It's just that Cornell really advertised how available these opportunities were and how much money they have to send you places during my interview day. Obviously, this is not really going to factor that much into my decision. I'm just really trying to differentiate between the two at this point and I think fit will end up being the decisive factor.

Fair to consider. I don't know too much about Cornell, but money they have to support their students' interests is something I've heard about them before. I don't know if NYU is the same or how much it would affect your experience personally.

 

[mik30102]

Do you have sizable pre med school debt?

 

[MDforlife90]

@breakintheroof : Yes, per year. My bad. NYU ends up being negligibly cheaper than Cornell. I also think NYU is very supportive of their students. I've spoken to current students who will be going abroad this summer to do research so this opportunity is readily available.

@mik30102 : None for undergrad but about $40,000 from a master's degree. But graduating debt free from med school (SO would be covering living expenses) would be incredible and that's one of the reasons why I am still considering Hofstra.

Thank you both!

 

[MaybeDr]

Sorry a little confused here

To attend NYU and Cornell, I would have to take about 20 to 25 grand in loans for both schools due to pretty good need-based aid.

With the full tuition scholarship at Hofstra you are left with living expenses and stuff correct? if so lets say cost of living is maybe 14k thats a 6 to 11 grad difference to go to NYU or Cornell. Screw Hofstra then.... I've idolized NYU since I was a freshman after seeing their facilities, so personally I would pick NYU. That is if everything I said was correct in assuming.

 

[MDforlife90]

Sorry a little confused here


With the full tuition scholarship at Hofstra you are left with living expenses and stuff correct? if so lets say cost of living is maybe 14k thats a 6 to 11 grad difference to go to NYU or Cornell. Screw Hofstra then.... I've idolized NYU since I was a freshman after seeing their facilities, so personally I would pick NYU. That is if everything I said was correct in assuming.

Sorry if I was unclear. So these numbers only refer to tuition.
Hofstra: Full Tuition
NYU and Cornell: received ~30,000 in need based aid so will have to take around 20,000 in loans for tuition at either school per year.

Living expenses are being covered by my significant other so the difference is ~20,000 per year (or ~80,000 for four years) between the Manhattan schools and Hofstra.

Thanks for your opinion, @MaybeDr!

 

[MaybeDr]

God that's a rough decision. It would be smart to get an idea of where you are at by calculating a foreseeable interest rate on your loans to gain insight on how much you might owe when you are able to pay it back.

 

[MDforlife90]

God that's a rough decision. It would be smart to get an idea of where you are at by calculating a foreseeable interest rate on your loans to gain insight on how much you might owe when you are able to pay it back.

Very tough decision, indeed! Definitely looking into that but at the end of the day, I will probably choose happiness over $$$.

 

[MaybeDr]

Very tough decision, indeed! Definitely looking into that but at the end of the day, I will probably choose happiness over $$$.

So would I any day. Environment is a huge thing for me, if I not happy in my environment then I will be miserable and will hate school. If you're much like that I'd choose where you are happiest. Which sounds like NYU.

80k isn't bad at all. Most pay double!

 

[Osteoth]

While I agree with the sentiment about choosing happiness over money, you are going to medical school, and you will one day become a physician. Yes the specificities may be different depending on the school, but is the end goal not the same?

$80,000 is a downpayment on a house, or a wedding for your child. That is without considering the 6% interest rate (Stafford I assume) you will be paying annually.

 

[MDforlife90]

While I agree with the sentiment about choosing happiness over money, you are going to medical school, and you will one day become a physician. Yes the specificities may be different depending on the school, but is the end goal not the same?

$80,000 is a downpayment on a house, or a wedding for your child. That is without considering the 6% interest rate (Stafford I assume) you will be paying annually.

This is precisely why this decision has been so difficult for me and why I wrote this post. I am not naive to the benefits of graduating without debt and that is the reason why I am still considering Hofstra.

Thanks for your opinion!

 

[resiroth]

This is precisely why this decision has been so difficult for me and why I wrote this post. I am not naive to the benefits of graduating without debt and that is the reason why I am still considering Hofstra.

Thanks for your opinion!

I would be weary of making the decision based on NYU's rise through the ranks. They basically fired the guy(s) responsible for that happening.

That being said I would try to see if NYU would match (or meet you halfway) Hofstra. It seems like NYU would be best for you in the end so if it doesn't work go anyway (imo).

 

[patrickt95]

Hey, I am just interested in what you ended up deciding from these schools. I am in a similar situation as well now.

 

[theKingLT]

This thread died back when Trump running for office was still a joke. Maybe just pm him next time

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