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Hey all!
Posed this as an extension of a military med thread I made a few days ago, but figured I'd also post it in this thread for feedback. I was recently offered full tuition at Wayne State University. However, I was also accepted to Sidney Kimmel Medical College (Thomas Jefferson University).
I'm trying to decide between HPSP or loans at Jefferson, or taking the full ride at Wayne. I've grown up in Detroit and went to Wayne for undergrad, so the idea of moving away to Philadelphia is pretty appealing. Also, Jefferson is slightly better ranked (53) vs. Wayne (73). I think I would have more fun and be happier at Jeff. However, I would have to take out around $80k per year in loans or do HPSP to afford it. Is Jeff that much better?
Debating whether I should make the most of Detroit another 4 years for substantially less debt and more freedom without an initial military commitment. (Still might do this later on but it can be limiting for residency choices as I've seen on here and plans change over the course of med school). It's not that I hate Detroit, just have been here since birth. In the end I know physicians make a good salary and most have a large amount of debt. However, I wonder if it would be best to limit debt/initial commitments and take the full ride rather than go to Jeff for the experience/slightly better educational value.
Think I'm answering my own questions but I appreciate any feedback from someone who might have been in a similar situation. Thank you!
Posed this as an extension of a military med thread I made a few days ago, but figured I'd also post it in this thread for feedback. I was recently offered full tuition at Wayne State University. However, I was also accepted to Sidney Kimmel Medical College (Thomas Jefferson University).
I'm trying to decide between HPSP or loans at Jefferson, or taking the full ride at Wayne. I've grown up in Detroit and went to Wayne for undergrad, so the idea of moving away to Philadelphia is pretty appealing. Also, Jefferson is slightly better ranked (53) vs. Wayne (73). I think I would have more fun and be happier at Jeff. However, I would have to take out around $80k per year in loans or do HPSP to afford it. Is Jeff that much better?
Debating whether I should make the most of Detroit another 4 years for substantially less debt and more freedom without an initial military commitment. (Still might do this later on but it can be limiting for residency choices as I've seen on here and plans change over the course of med school). It's not that I hate Detroit, just have been here since birth. In the end I know physicians make a good salary and most have a large amount of debt. However, I wonder if it would be best to limit debt/initial commitments and take the full ride rather than go to Jeff for the experience/slightly better educational value.
Think I'm answering my own questions but I appreciate any feedback from someone who might have been in a similar situation. Thank you!