OHSU vs. University of Miami

[daitheflu]

I have a little dilemma on my hands.

I have been accepted to OHSU for this fall. I have also been invited to an an interview at University of Miami in April.

I am trying to decide if I should even take the time and money to travel to Miami for the interview. I currently live in San Diego (on a travel assignment), so would be a $500-$1000 dollar venture.

The locations couldn't be more opposite, but I would enjoy Oregon's wilderness just as I would enjoy Miami's sun and beaches.

I realize that both of these schools are fairly new, but I do know that all of Miami's first graduating class passed boards.

One large factor is the cost of the programs. OHSU costs $70,000 just for tuition, while Miami is about $50,000 which includes most fees.

OHSU involves a large amount of traveling for clinical (all around Oregon, Washington state, and even one in Tampa, FL!) I do not know how much traveling is involved with Miami's program.

OHSU's class size in only 12, while I think Miami's is around 25.

The cost of living is Coral Gables is quite high, while the cost of living in Portland would be somewhat cheaper.

Lastly, Miami is closer to my home, friends, and family in Louisiana.

Those are some of the factors may weigh in on my decision.

Any advice would be appreciated.

[mammothsnw]

I would go to the interview in MIami and see how you feel about the school. I think 70k for grad school is absurd and that is tuition only??? Tack on another 20k per yr for living expenses???...wow. I am just comparing to Kaiser where I will only be paying 19K (books included) and it is ranked as one of the top 10 schools in the country.

Either would be worth it in the end but I would definitely consider that 20k difference in price....especially when you end up with the same degree in he end. Just my 2 cents.

ANyway congrats on the acceptance and good luck wherever you go!

[alwaystiredmommy]

I was wondering what your stats are if you got into OHSU. Its the only program in Oregon so I'm nervous about getting in when the time comes. What do they look for?

thanks so much!