Could really use some advice and help with this! Since I'm out of state at Minnesota, the difference between the two cost wise is fairly small (~$10K based on the current budget released by both). Both have dual degree options, both place a priority on community outreach which is very important to me, both have lots of research opportunities. Here's what else I know of the two programs compared:
Minnesota:
Pros:
UPenn:
Pros:
If the cost difference is so small, I wonder if that couldn't be made up with something like room and board so there's really no difference?
Minnesota:
Pros:
- The city - I'm familiar with the city and have loved it there
- Closer to home and significant other
- The more expensive of the two, even if only slight
UPenn:
Pros:
- Great specialization placement (while I'm currently thinking GP, I want to leave my options open)
- Selective courses
- Unranked class
- Less expensive of the two technically
- Unfamiliar with the city, but that might not be a bad thing per se
If the cost difference is so small, I wonder if that couldn't be made up with something like room and board so there's really no difference?