Temple vs. NYU vs. Detroit

[bodmon]

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I'm having some difficulty deciding between the schools and I'm going to shoot out some options I have about each. I would love to get some feedback and opinions from others, regardless of what it may be.

Temple
- great clinical experience
- good class size (139)
- nice facilities
- dental building is situated so that you interact with other health professions by sharing common buildings
- high crime rate in city, but I have heard people fall in love with Philly after living there
- cost: $359,735

NYU
- good clinic
- i haven't visited so i can't comment on the facilities
- bad class size (387)
- cost:$436,993

UDM
- good class size 144
- dental building is isolated from campus and other health professional building (good and bad thing)
- nice facilities
- I'm Canadian so this is close to home, and there is a lot of support for Canadian students
- high crime rate in city, but have also heard good things about living in Detroit and experiencing midtown
- cost: $360,388

Total costs were obtained form ADEA's Guide 2015/2016

I would like to receive a great clinical experience, I'm less interested in doing research and I want to keep the option to specialize open. I also want to get the most enjoyment out of the next four years as possible, so the city I'm in is a major factor. At the same time, I don't want to break the bank even more by living in NYU if it isn't worth it.
ps. I haven't been accepted at NYU, but I'm considering on cancelling my interview there which is in 3 weeks

 

[JLT223]

Temple all the way. I was deciding between a few schools and ultimately I feel that Philadelphia has the most to offer.

 

[bodmon]

Temple all the way. I was deciding between a few schools and ultimately I feel that Philadelphia has the most to offer.

I agree with the Philly thing. I have gotten more opinions about people liking Philadelphia and I haven't spoken to many people who have said the same thing about Detroit yet. Could be the people I've talked to though

 

[Scumbag_Steve]

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[bodmon]

I love Philadelphia as a city, so you can't go wrong with Temple. However, the general dentist I shadow went to UDM and she says that it prepares you really well to treat patients, and that you can hit the ground running once you're out. I'm sure people have had the same experience with Temple as well, as I heard it's also good clinically. Since the costs are the same, it'll be a tough choice, and I don't know enough about either to lean strongly one way or another.

I appreciate the reply! Thank you. I was initially most concerned about living in Philly, but hearing people enjoy their experience there is really reassuring. I've yet to hear anything good about living in Detroit (I'm sure its great to live in, I just haven't personally seen anyone or talked to anyone about positive experiences)

 

[Scumbag_Steve]

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[bodmon]

She said that people over-exaggerate in general and just like any city, if you're smart chances are you'll be safe. But yes, if you're picking purely by city I would pick Temple, although I'm saying that because I enjoyed going to Philly so much, not because of what people have to say about Detroit.

yea everywhere has its ups and downs

 

[hellofuturedentists]

I appreciate the reply! Thank you. I was initially most concerned about living in Philly, but hearing people enjoy their experience there is really reassuring. I've yet to hear anything good about living in Detroit (I'm sure its great to live in, I just haven't personally seen anyone or talked to anyone about positive experiences)

I know a ton of people from Philly and they all absolutely love it. Well, except for the Eagles right now...

 

[bodmon]

I know a ton of people from Philly and they all absolutely love it. Well, except for the Eagles right now...

hahahah yea the Eagles are just the tip of the iceberg if we are talking sports

 

[HRPharmacistinNYC]

I'm having some difficulty deciding between the schools and I'm going to shoot out some options I have about each. I would love to get some feedback and opinions from others, regardless of what it may be.

Temple
- great clinical experience
- good class size (139)
- nice facilities
- dental building is situated so that you interact with other health professions by sharing common buildings
- high crime rate in city, but I have heard people fall in love with Philly after living there
- cost: $359,735

NYU
- good clinic
- i haven't visited so i can't comment on the facilities
- bad class size (387)
- cost:$436,993

UDM
- good class size 144
- dental building is isolated from campus and other health professional building (good and bad thing)
- nice facilities
- I'm Canadian so this is close to home, and there is a lot of support for Canadian students
- high crime rate in city, but have also heard good things about living in Detroit and experiencing midtown
- cost: $360,388

Total costs were obtained form ADEA's Guide 2015/2016

I would like to receive a great clinical experience, I'm less interested in doing research and I want to keep the option to specialize open. I also want to get the most enjoyment out of the next four years as possible, so the city I'm in is a major factor. At the same time, I don't want to break the bank even more by living in NYU if it isn't worth it.
ps. I haven't been accepted at NYU, but I'm considering on cancelling my interview there which is in 3 weeks

If you're picking purely by city choice NYC has the most to offer. Better jobs, cleaner city and almost everything available. The downside to it is the cost unless you can afford to pay off the loans, granted once you get the degree from there you probably will.

 

[blcopp]

I'm sure he made the choice a while ago.

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[DrSdreen]

Which one did you choose?