[URGENT] LECOM Erie (DSP) vs. Western U COMP

[darkrebellionxyz]

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I am trying to choose between attending LECOM Erie in the Directed Study Pathway (DSP) vs attending Western U COMP. Both seem to be about similar in prestige/ranking.


LECOM:

PROS:

• 39-44k Tuition before fees and living expenses
• Contains two clinical rotation sites that are in relative proximity to where I already live, however the odds appear to lean against me being able to be accepted to either of them due to randomness/luck
• housing is cheaper, around $1100 for a 1BR

CONS:

• Erie, PA is not a vibrant location
• Cold weather
• Strict rules with dress code and having food/water during class
• DSP still has some classes that are mandatory and in-person. The first semester is still mandatory in person lectures
• DSP involves learning through lots of reading rather than watching lectures at higher speeds
• I believe there are quizzes almost every week
• Student morale seems to be low

Western U COMP:

PROS:

• Location and weather as it is in LA County.
• Recorded lectures

CONS:

• 67k tuition before fees and living expenses
• Rent is on the higher end, around $1800-2000 for a 1BR.
• Further away from family

SUMMARY: LECOM is much cheaper and contains two rotation sites I would be enthusiastic about if I get accepted into those. However, Western U COMP is in a vibrant location with less strict rules and with recorded lectures.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Directed Study Pathway - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Directed Study Pathway (DSP) is a program that follows the same curriculum timeline as the LSP Pathway but utilizes a different curriculum delivery model that is mostly independent of faculty lectures.

lecom.edu

Cheaper. Sure, you'll need to be disciplined with your learning, but that's what a "directed study" pathway presumes about your maturity and capabilities as a self-motivated learner. If you need a "vibrant city" and "morale" to be a good student... is it worth an additional $20K tuition plus travel/COA differences?

 

[FlyingBanana]

It seems like youd be happier at Western U, the prestige/money ration is lower for WesternU, but its 4 years of your life, recorded lectures would also be a great pro tbh, I don't know if I could learn purely from active learning and reading. the additional 100ish thousand you take on is not insignificant but your happiness is worth it.