WCUCOM vs. VCOM - Auburn

[concretecowboy]

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Currently accepted to a few different schools as of yesterday, I was able to narrow down my choices to these two schools. Was looking for any input and suggestions to help me make my decision.

William Carey (Tuition 50,500)

Pros:
- Federal Loans
- P/F (Internal ranking)
- Optional attendance
- Lower COL than Auburn (slightly)

Cons:
- Match list dominated by Primary Care
- Small College town (pop. ~50,000)
- Attrition problems (?), looks to be improving but 4 yr grad rate for class of '25 was 81%
- COMLEX Lvl 1 pass rate took a dip to 80% during '24-'25

VCOM - Auburn (Tuition 52,500)

Pros:
- Federal Loans
- Close to extended family
- Associated with Auburn University
- Lower Attrition Rate (~4.9%)
- 4 yr grad rate class of '25 was ~92%

Cons:
- Required attendance
- Graded
- Weekly Exams
- Small College town (pop. ~85,000)

 

[Goro]

Despite the slightly higher tuition, I suggest VCOM-A. WCU does seem to be having some troubles as of late, which is concerning.

 

[Hollow Knight]

I'm sure Goro knows more about this than me but one more vote in the camp for VCOM. They're well regarded in the region (I've had preceptors from that school and I'm an MD).

I know nothing about the other school,