Vanderbilt (Full COA) vs. Mayo/Yale/WashU

Vandy is full COA. The other three are ~tuition. The difference is about $100K. If this changes anyone's perspective, I will be able to cover the difference with my own savings, so all options are loan-free. They are my savings, from 7 years of work, so it doesn't feel like small change to me. Besides the normal considerations of cost, location, prestige, etc - I am most concerned about going somewhere with a good mentorship program. I have zero research experience and zero formal... Read more
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