I’m very thankful to already have two acceptances this early. I’d like to start narrowing things down as soon as I can. Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts on which program might be a better choice.
NoordaCOM
Pros:
PNWU
Pros:
NoordaCOM
Pros:
- Good match list for their first class
- Dream location for me
- The facilities are modern
- Faculty and student relationships seem really positive from the students I have spoken to
- Research seems to be much more emphasized here, which is important to me
- The pod-based learning style fits my learning style well.
- No federal loans
- Not as established, pass rates could be improved
- For profit
PNWU
Pros:
- More established
- Federal loans
- Pass/Fail
- Focus on rural medicine, which does interest me
- Had great interactions with faculty already
- Cost of living on the lower end
- Research opportunities seem limited
- Location leaves something to be desired for me
- Pass rates seem a little low (maybe I am not taking something into account there)
