Tough Choice (looking for others opinions Union vs UAB)

[Powertrip]

So I have been accepted to 4/5 programs that I applied to, but now have to make the choice of which school I want to go to. Choosing 2 of the CRNA schools for elimination off my list was easy, but I am now stuck with 2 hard choices. The first choice is Union University in Tennessee. If this place was closer or the other choice farther away, this would be my choice hands down. It is a DNP program for the same price as my other choice and is only 2 semesters longer. The professors seem very friendly and easy to reach and the program very well organized. The students here love it and it shows. The campus is also beautiful. These people seem to push you to succeede and are a very friendly lot. The other choice is UAB. This school is very close to my house, within 15 minutes. It only offers a MSN and will only be advancing later to DNP. The program seems somewhat organized, but not nearly as organized as Union's. (I could not get anyone on the phone to verify all my stuff had made it to UAB, I ended up having to call the undergrad nursing school and get them to walk over to the CRNA dept. to get someone on the phone.) The students don't hate the program when I talked to them, they did mention it was hard at times to get people on the phone or a return email. I would, however, have two people I know in the program with me at the same time.

Some things to consider about myself, I am married and my wife would want to go with me and take our 2 dogs if we moved to Union. I am a homeowner and would have to sell/rent. My wife would have to quit work and find a new job in a new area. I am more impressed with Union over UAB in my own terms.

I am asking you to put yourself in my shoes and tell me what your opinion would be and why. I am doing this because you may have some insight that I do not. I would love and value opinions that were Neutral, but would love to hear from students also. Thank you in advance.

[rn721]

Any insight? I have the same decision to make and I'm still torn. I am new to this site so I am not sure of how to send a PM.

[Powertrip]

I have actually gotten many answers to this. They copied my post to the SRNA board. That is where you can find it. Mine is more specific to my own choice, but you might find insight from it.