Hey guys,
Now that a lot of acceptances have gone out is anyone having a dilemma of choosing between USC and Washington University? I currently live in Los Angeles so moving expenses and finding an apt aren't an issue for me versus if I moved to St. Louis I would incur the cost of moving plus have to take out additional loans for an apt (my bf currently covers rent for us, I am so grateful for that).
I know that I would be happy at either program and am lucky to have been accepted to both, but I was trying to weigh the differences of each program. Here's what I have, correct me if I am wrong:
1. WashU is more research based whereas USC is more clinical based.
2. USC's OTD program is another 50k more than WashU
3. USC's OTD program allows students to complete a residency where they may receive a small salary (possibly), whereas WashU's doctorate program seems to be more research based again.
4. Fieldwork placement options/opportunities seem to be about the same.
5. I do like that USC allows it's students to choose electives for their second year in the Masters program, essentially creating their own curriculum to a degree.
Any thoughts? Thanks guys!
Now that a lot of acceptances have gone out is anyone having a dilemma of choosing between USC and Washington University? I currently live in Los Angeles so moving expenses and finding an apt aren't an issue for me versus if I moved to St. Louis I would incur the cost of moving plus have to take out additional loans for an apt (my bf currently covers rent for us, I am so grateful for that).
I know that I would be happy at either program and am lucky to have been accepted to both, but I was trying to weigh the differences of each program. Here's what I have, correct me if I am wrong:
1. WashU is more research based whereas USC is more clinical based.
2. USC's OTD program is another 50k more than WashU
3. USC's OTD program allows students to complete a residency where they may receive a small salary (possibly), whereas WashU's doctorate program seems to be more research based again.
4. Fieldwork placement options/opportunities seem to be about the same.
5. I do like that USC allows it's students to choose electives for their second year in the Masters program, essentially creating their own curriculum to a degree.
Any thoughts? Thanks guys!