UMass vs. Tufts
UMass Chan
+In-state tuition (around $100K cheaper overall)
+Significantly more NIH research funding
+Great match throughout Mass
+Higher ranked in medicine
-Primarily primary care focused
-In Worcester- biggest con
Tufts
+In Boston
+Great match list in Boston/NE
+Better "Layman" presitge
-High tuition+COL
-Not as much research funding as UMass
If the location of these schools was the same, I would definitely pick UMass. However, I have lived in a major city for the past 5 years and...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Senior_Applicant Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums