UCLA (OOS) vs. UNC (OOS)

[UNCafDDS]

I received a few offers, and would love some input on these three schools.

I am not listing my personal pros/cons, as I am seeking unbiased opinions. But I listed costs.

The $$ amount is for tuition, fees, instruments, books, supplies, and living expenses for all 4 years (based on the ADEA book). I have taken in to account any offered scholarships, in state tuition after the first year, etc.

I *think* I would like to pursue OMFS.

Midwestern-AZ ($449,026)
UCLA ($297,673)
Kentucky ($385,678)

Thanks for any input!

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EDIT: I was just accepted to UNC. I think I want to pursue OMFS.

So UNC or UCLA?

If you previously casted a vote, I believe you can change the vote.

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[Pearl E. White]

Dang, that is near $100k difference. UCLA for the win!

 

[princeafrica]

Is this even a question? Comeeee onnnnnn haha

UCLA

 

[drilledit]

weird flex. Clearly UCLA

 

[artist2022]

UHmmm < 300K for UCLA? Did you count summer quarters? Using the projected costs on the website plus the fact you would be OOS for the first year plus you perhaps are getting a 25K scholarship (which I would only assume to be for the 1st year and not necessarily every year, as for our class and the classes prior, these scholarships were only given to OOS students for their first year to offset OOS costs), I'm still getting around 328K.

Nonetheless UCLA would be your cheapest choice and the best one should you want to specialize, due to having each specialty already here.

 

[Kypredent92]

100% UCLA. Money talks. You'll be tjankith yourself in four years.

Unless money isn't an issue, then I say UK! But since you're listing prices and I'd say money is an issue for 99% of ppl, I'd say go with the cheapest option. Lexington's cost of living will be lower than UCLA though.... Maybe look into housing costs for both.

 

[UNCafDDS]

UHmmm < 300K for UCLA? Did you count summer quarters? Using the projected costs on the website plus the fact you would be OOS for the first year plus you perhaps are getting a 25K scholarship (which I would only assume to be for the 1st year and not necessarily every year, as for our class and the classes prior, these scholarships were only given to OOS students for their first year to offset OOS costs), I'm still getting around 328K.

Nonetheless UCLA would be your cheapest choice and the best one should you want to specialize, due to having each specialty already here.

I used this chart from the 2016-2017 book. And subtracted a one time $25,000 scholarship. Are there separate/additional summer quarters? I calculated OOS for the first year, and IS the remaining years. Am I doing this wrong?

 

[UNCafDDS]

Also, please tell me why you would choose each school. I am taking the money issue seriously, but I am considering each school as they all have components that I love. Somebody voted for MWU.... care to share why?

 

[coldicecream]

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I used this chart from the 2016-2017 book. And subtracted a one time $25,000 scholarship. Are there separate/additional summer quarters? I calculated OOS for the first year, and IS the remaining years. Am I doing this wrong?

these are old numbers. Costs go up every year so it's best to search for tuition on the school's website.
but either way, i think UCLA would still be cheaper since all three schools will increase relatively at the same rate

 

[artist2022]

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I used this chart from the 2016-2017 book. And subtracted a one time $25,000 scholarship. Are there separate/additional summer quarters? I calculated OOS for the first year, and IS the remaining years. Am I doing this wrong?

I used this and the fact that OOS tuition is ~10K more the first year.

 

[2TH MVR]

Choose the least expensive school and a Traditional school that offers post grad residencies. MWU does not. Traditional schools allows you to interact and learn with post grad residents, post grad instructors. You will have more opportunities to do research if you choose to specialize.

 

[wengerout]

UCLA and it's not close.

 

[futuredentista2023]

UCLA!

 

[Sweettooth326]

You'd be committing a crime if you passed up on UCLA.

 

[UNCafDDS]

You'd be committing a crime if you passed up on UCLA.

LOL. But why is it so obvious.... help me understand. I narrowed 10 acceptances to 3 because I love each of these 3. I have never been to dental school. I do not know what I am doing 🙂

 

[princeafrica]

LOL. But why is it so obvious.... help me understand. I narrowed 10 acceptances to 3 because I love each of these 3. I have never been to dental school. I do not know what I am doing 🙂

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played basketball at UCLA

 

[2TH MVR]

You ask a bunch of complete internet strangers a question. Now you have to trust us with your future life. 😀

 

[doktorinprogres]

LOL. But why is it so obvious.... help me understand. I narrowed 10 acceptances to 3 because I love each of these 3. I have never been to dental school. I do not know what I am doing 🙂

Hopefully you didn't turn down a true P/F in one of those other schools. Out of the 3 UCLA is cheaper which is the biggest factor. Factor 1A though is the different
grading scheme which makes it a lot more conducive to your potential pursuit of OMFS. Yes you'll likely need to grab a few of those H's and dean's letter (do they still do this?). There's also all the other CV things you need to grab but not having to stress about GPA and rank is huge. That combined with the low cost makes this a slam dunk. Even if not for OMFS you never know if you're going for an expensive specialty or simply don't want the stress of crazy amounts of money hanging over you. UCLA hooks you up in those regards.

 

[UNCafDDS]

Bumping this thread to include UNC. I was just accepted off of the waitlist. I posted the original thread before the format suggestion, so:

UCLA or UNC?? (costs will be very similar for me)

I think I want to pursue OMFS. Thanks for any input.

 

[zToothinator]

I think having a P/F curriculum at UCLA will alleviate some stress if you want to go into OMFS.

Which school did you personally like better at interview day? I liked UNC because everyone I talked to had great things to say about the cooperative student body.

I’d also consider the surrounding area of LA vs Chapel Hill.

 

[UNCafDDS]

I think having a P/F curriculum at UCLA will alleviate some stress if you want to go into OMFS.

Which school did you personally like better at interview day? I liked UNC because everyone I talked to had great things to say about the cooperative student body.

I’d also consider the surrounding area of LA vs Chapel Hill.

I agree with everything you said. The UNC students seemed happy. Couldn't really get a read on UCLA. More of a neutral feeling from students.

I like both areas very much.

My goal is to find a school with generally happy students, that helps me to become a great GP (in case I do not specialize), and that can help me get in to an OMFS program (I realize that I have to do my part and work hard - but having connections is helpful).

Any more comments on UNC vs. UCLA? I love hearing multiple points of view. Cost is similar for me.