UVa vs. GW

[Undecided2K17]

Hi Everyone! Decision day is coming and while I'm extremely thankful for how the cycle has turned out for me, I'm also equally as conflicted. I'd appreciate any insight or information about the schools that might help in making a decision.

Thank you in advance!

UVa
(Pros)

• Stronger research/ranking
• Cheaper cost of living
• 18 month preclinical
• Strictly P/F
• Friendly students at the school; seem happy
• Lots of student support

(Cons)

• Charlottesville seems like a college town
• Would have no connections/support outside of the med school community

GW
(Pros)

• DC/Arlington Area
• 18 month preclinical
• Students seem to receive quite a bit of support here as well
• Friendly students at the school; seem happy
  
• Research affiliation with NIH

(Cons)

• Not as well ranked
• Higher cost of living
• Honors/Pass/Fail grading

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[787593]

What's the cost difference?

 

[PhilzCoffeeAddict]

Which school did you end up deciding on?