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Need some guidance here.
I am from Morgantown, WV (where WVU is located) and I attended WVU for undergrad. Now trying to decide between staying for medical school or going to Penn State in Hershey. I'm not sure what I want to specialize at this point.
WVU
Pros:
- much cheaper (130K over 4 years)
- family close
- I am familiar with the faculty and have an ongoing research project
Cons:
- have been in Morgantown for my whole life (feels a little stale)
- slightly worse reputation compared to PSU
Penn State
Pros:
- slightly better reputation
- humanistic approach
- only 3.5 hours away from home
- new people to meet
Cons:
- much more expensive (280K over 4 years)
- Hershey seems pretty boring
The biggest difference is cost. Does anyone think it's worth 150K more over 4 years to go to Penn State? I do want to have a "new" experience and branch out, but I'm not sure if Hershey would get old, fast.
Thanks for the help.
I am from Morgantown, WV (where WVU is located) and I attended WVU for undergrad. Now trying to decide between staying for medical school or going to Penn State in Hershey. I'm not sure what I want to specialize at this point.
WVU
Pros:
- much cheaper (130K over 4 years)
- family close
- I am familiar with the faculty and have an ongoing research project
Cons:
- have been in Morgantown for my whole life (feels a little stale)
- slightly worse reputation compared to PSU
Penn State
Pros:
- slightly better reputation
- humanistic approach
- only 3.5 hours away from home
- new people to meet
Cons:
- much more expensive (280K over 4 years)
- Hershey seems pretty boring
The biggest difference is cost. Does anyone think it's worth 150K more over 4 years to go to Penn State? I do want to have a "new" experience and branch out, but I'm not sure if Hershey would get old, fast.
Thanks for the help.