umdnj vs nyu

[chandler44]

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i'm a jersey resident and umdnj was my first choice going in, due to close proximity, low tuition, and new facilities. after visiting nyu, i can honestly say that it totally exceeded my expectations. the education seems to be top knotch and everything is being renovated. there are downsides to both schools. i've visited umdnj twice, and i could never look past the troublesome area.. maybe that's just me. there's the whole scandal issue, but i have a feeling people will generally forget about it in a few years if the university gets it's act together. with nyu, it's tuition is through the roof!! beyond living expenses, it's hard to do "new york" things on dental loans. but the area is really nice and i could see myself having a great experience there. i dunno, just looking for some feedback from people. thanks 🙂

 

[coreyb]

Both schools produce great dentists.

If you're accepted at UMDNJ, go there and save a bundle of $$$.

The school may be in a bad area, but you're going to be in classes all day and you don't have to live too nearby if you don't mind a little commute.

 

[Dental916]

Go to umdnj...Im not sure on tuition there, but costs in NY are crazy. The loans are enough to live nicley and enjoy NY, but in the end you will have to pay it back and 300k or so is a lot to pay back. If umdnj is considerably less...go there.