UMD vs. UMDNJ

[lmmortal1]

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I'm reposting in pre-dental just to get as many opinions as possible....


Hey everyone,
this is my first post on student doctor, i've been reading on this forum for a while now. I have a little dillema right now. I am a New Jersey resident and have gotten an acceptance to both UMDNJ and UMD. I already put down my deposit at UMDNJ (a whopping $1000), and just received notice of my acceptance to UMD yesterday. I always thought I'd jump at the chance to go to UMaryland because I've heard great things about their school. Now I'm not sure. People I've talked to go both ways. The other thing that plays a factor is the money. The budgets for UMDNJ instate is about 40k a year and for UMD (out of state) is 70k a year. Any thoughts or ideas would really help me out. I just want to hear things from both sides about both schools. I haven't been able to find any UMDNJ students or contacts off their websites so I have minimal information on the school.

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[dexadental]

UMD has great new facilities, but I would go to the cheaper school, UMDNJ. Afterall, either way you will be a dentist, and both are state schools. Prestige isn't really a factor here.

 

[996tt]

UMD has great new facilities, but I would go to the cheaper school, UMDNJ. Afterall, either way you will be a dentist, and both are state schools. Prestige isn't really a factor here.

i would definitely go to maryland-it has great new facilities and a great reputation for placement into prime postgrad positions. besides, you don't have to deal with newark. in the long run, the price difference is insignificant when you think of what you are getting and your income over many years. don't waste a great opportunity.

 

[curlieeee]

i've also heard GREAT things about maryland!!

i would definitely go to maryland-it has great new facilities and a great reputation for placement into prime postgrad positions. besides, you don't have to deal with newark. in the long run, the price difference is insignificant when you think of what you are getting and your income over many years. don't waste a great opportunity.