UNC (full tuition) v. Brody ECU (full COA)

[deleted1028796]

ECU/Brody
Pros

• Full cost of attendance scholarship
• inexpensive area to live in
• small class sizes
• Very diverse class
• Strong record in Primary Care

Cons

• Buildings and facilities seemed dated
• Didn't have the best interview experience
• Not sure what I'm interested in just yet, but may not be primary care

UNC
Pros

• full tuition scholarship
• love the campus
• chapel hill and triangle area have a lot to do.
• close to family
• love the passion I get from students and admissions
• Major hospital access
• Connected with students on visit day.

Cons

• seems like a lot of construction surrounding the medical school
• Step 1 scores took a dip
• Cost of living and other expenses ~20k/year

Summary: Both scholarships are amazing, I'm grateful. The ability to leave with no debt from ECU or minimal debt from UNC is great. Is UNC worth the debt, if I were to choose that? I know rankings matter, but how much.

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[aSagacious]

Absolutely UNC, without hesitation.

 

[billnyethepremedguy]

Take UNC and run...


The only time this would be an argument would be UNC at 0 financial aid and ECU at full CoA. TAKE UNC AND RUN!!!

 

[deleted972488]

UNC, especially because you unsure about primary care.

Step 1 scores took a dip

it’s pass/fail now, so this doesn’t matter

 

[deleted1028796]

thanks for the insight everyone. I'm leaning towards UNC, I just want to make a good and informed decision.