Stanford or UCLA(Full ride)?

[songoku92]

I posted this in the pre-med forum, but I also want to hear from those who have already spent some time in medical school or have graduated. I've been accepted into both Stanford and UCLA. However, I was offered the David Geffen Scholarship at UCLA so I would graduate with zero debt. I would still get some financial aid from Stanford, but not a full ride. It's a really tough decision and I'd like to hear people's thoughts on it.
Thanks!

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[Baller MD]

UCLA full ride. Both are great schools. Pick the cheaper option.

 

[FindMeOnTheLinks]

Ucla, no hesitation. Full ride=not a single doubt. At ucla you will get 95% of the opportunities you would get at Stanford, and that 5% or whatever is not worth the extra 150k in debt.

 

[oncology2020]

Both are brand name schools..if difference between the two will be greater than $100,000 then UCLA is hands down the easy choice

 

[Psai]

This section is for medical students, not for premeds. This thread belongs in the school specific discussion section and posting the same thing in multiple sections is against the rules

 

[TBV]

I'll never understand questions like this? Should I go to this MD or this DO?! Should I get in unnecessary crippling debt?! Should I sit bare assed on this running chainsaw?!

Jesus dude what kind of decisions do you f*ck up on a daily basis

 

[WedgeDawg]

Closing because cross-posted in School Specific Discussions 15-16.