Touro vs USC

[SobeLifes]

Hi this is my last post regarding selecting a school. It would come down to these two schools and really close on selecting these two schools.

Touro
Pros: 410k for 4 years including living expenses (compare to 550k+ for 4 years at USC)
(75k for tuition + fee compare to 120k for USC per year)
Lecture recorded
Beautiful / new facility

Cons: Not well known (new school), colder weather

USC
Pros: California /weather /reputation

Cons: Cost 550k+ 4 years including living expenses without interest, PBL & no lecture recording

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[macsak]

no contest...



cheapest

Hi this is my last post regarding selecting a school. It would come down to these two schools and really close on selecting these two schools.

Touro
Pros: 410k for 4 years including living expenses (compare to 550k+ for 4 years at USC)
(75k for tuition + fee compare to 120k for USC per year)
Lecture recorded
Beautiful / new facility

Cons: Not well known (new school), colder weather

USC
Pros: California /weather /reputation

Cons: Cost 550k+ 4 years including living expenses without interest, PBL & no lecture recording

 

[deleted904921]

considering touro's a new ish school it means there are no grads yet so no alumni = no connections so far :\ and patient pool is less i heard

 

[Ligament]

No school is worth this money unless you are rich.

You will never pay this off. Do not go to either, unless you are rich.

 

[SobeLifes]

No school is worth this money unless you are rich.

You will never pay this off. Do not go to either, unless you are rich.

Most school cost 400k now even most state schools except Texas. My parents can help me like half of those tuition so I am better then taking everything out on financial loan

This 400k includes living cost btw

 

[dottawa]

Touro puts in a lot of effort helping their students get patients! No postgrad programs also means pre-docs get to see a variety of cases!

 

[wengerout]

Touro


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[champdaddy]

Tuoro easy. $150K+ is not worth nice weather for dental school. Save money on tuition so you can afford to practice somewhere with nice weather after school.

 

[pookey123]

USC. if you want the cheapest school possible, then Touro. Touro does not compare well to USC. Try to get a scholarship, but either school with burden you with a lot of debt

 

[AONLINE]

Most school cost 400k now even most state schools except Texas.

Just want to let pre-dents on this forum know that this is not true. Most private schools may cost 400k, but not state schools (at least for in-state students). Average cost of most state schools for in-state students is more around $300k. Please pre-dents, do not spend anything over $400k for a dental degree. It's just simply not worth it.

 

[sobertiger]

Just want to let pre-dents on this forum know that this is not true. Most private schools may cost 400k, but not state schools (at least for in-state students). Average cost of most state schools for in-state students is more around $300k. Please pre-dents, do not spend anything over $400k for a dental degree. It's just simply not worth it.

Still worth it for those looking to be owners. Associates not so much.

 

[frenzysword]

Still worth it for those looking to be owners. Associates not so much.

Why? Will 400k dental degree or 300k make impacts on owners/ associates?

 

[sobertiger]

Why? Will 400k dental degree or 300k make impacts on owners/ associates?

The income potential for owners is far higher, enough to make that 100k difference manageable imo. Honestly, even as an associate it shouldn't be too bad if you're flexible about location and you're financially disciplined and literate. But those looking to work as employees would generally be better off choosing medicine.

 

[frenzysword]

The income potential for owners is far higher, enough to make that 100k difference manageable imo. Honestly, even as an associate it shouldn't be too bad if you're flexible about location and you're financially disciplined and literate. But those looking to work as employees would generally be better off choosing medicine.

Do you think HSPS worth it? I have no passion for the military actually, but only their benefits. Would you go for the scholarship or become an owner as soon as you graduate if you go to a top expensive school such as NYU. Just curious about what would you do.

 

[sobertiger]

Do you think HSPS worth it? I have no passion for the military actually, but only their benefits. Would you go for the scholarship or become an owner as soon as you graduate if you go to a top expensive school such as NYU. Just curious about what would you do.

Financially it seems like a no-brainer, but I don't think it's so clear cut. I'm no expert but from what I've heard and read, HPSP is a great option if you're not looking to be an owner. Obviously it's good for prospective owners as well since they will be free from debt, but the thing about HPSP is that for 3-4 years, you're not going to gain real-world experience in practice management, and clinically be limited to what the military allows you to do. Think of all the experience you will gain by associating in private practice and running your own practice, vs. military dentistry. I mean people can prepare for the real world while in the military too but there's a significant gap between training/planning and real experience, and 3-4 years is a long time. Lastly some people are just not a good fit for military, so definitely think long and hard about what you may be getting into.

A lot of people would disagree with me on this. This is all my personal opinion so take it with a grain of salt!

 

[frenzysword]

Financially it seems like a no-brainer, but I don't think it's so clear cut. I'm no expert but from what I've heard and read, HPSP is a great option if you're not looking to be an owner. Obviously it's good for prospective owners as well since they will be free from debt, but the thing about HPSP is that for 3-4 years, you're not going to gain real-world experience in practice management, and clinically be limited to what the military allows you to do. Think of all the experience you will gain by associating in private practice and running your own practice, vs. military dentistry. I mean people can prepare for the real world while in the military too but there's a significant gap between training/planning and real experience, and 3-4 years is a long time. Lastly some people are just not a good fit for military, so definitely think long and hard about what you may be getting into.

A lot of people would disagree with me on this. This is all my personal opinion so take it with a grain of salt!

Thanks so much! Actually, I am doing research about this. One of my friends is accepted and going for it, but my dentist told me not. I personally agree with you. Thanks again!

 

[pookey123]

Why? Will 400k dental degree or 300k make impacts on owners/ associates?

debt ratio is key. if your debt is more than 2x your income life becomes more difficult. For owners/applying for business loans your income to required payments is key (essentially your cash flow is more important than your total debt amount)