Trying to decide between Minnesota and Iowa and I am totally stuck! With IS tuition at Minnesota, the cost is actually pretty similar. Cost was the main factor I used to rule out other options, so now I need help figuring out the next most important things to consider.
UMN
IS
Pros:
OOS
Pros:
UMN
IS
Pros:
- Would enjoy being close to friends/family and continuing to live in the Twin Cities
- Student body seemed good
- More likely to practice in MN after graduation than IA
- Did not get a great vibe from the school - felt kind of dark/old school
- Current students at interview said the school is technologically behind other schools
OOS
Pros:
- Generally liked the vibe and people I met there
- Facilities seemed nicer/ more up to date
- Really like the clinical rotation system, especially the geriatric/special needs clinic
- Not sure about Iowa city
- I don't know anyone who goes to the school so I have less information to go by