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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:
CONS:
Western U COMP:
PROS:
CONS:
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.
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.
