Colgate (11k) vs Stony Brook (15k)

[lime thistle]

Im in NY and going prehealth

Schools: Colgate University, Stony Brook University (dorming vs commuting)
Intended major: biochem
Similarities: not much at all honestly.
Costs: Stony Brook coa not counting personal costs and books - 13-16k around probably. BUT if I commute its legit $0
Colgate coa without books and personal costs is 11k

Stony commuting
Pros(over dorming):
FREEEEE.
Cons(compared to dorming):
3-4 hour daily commute overall. Idk if its doable as many say they regret it, but at the same time many ppl say its doable. Its a 50% commuter school after all.

Stony dorming
Pros(over colgate)
Better access to research, it has its own hospital, probably more opportunities as a large public research institution. my friends are there, the social life isn't super active but I like that, closer to home
Cons(compared to colgate):
A little more expensive, a bit less prestigious. Im pretty sure its premed students into med schools acceptance rate is pretty low.

Colgate
Pros:
A little cheaper, nicer campus, facilities, and food. A bit more prestigious. This place also has like a near 80% acceptance rate into med schools tho.
Cons:
BIGGEST con for me is social life, its fratty culture is a big turn off cuz im like the opposite of that. I also dont fit the demographic at all. It's also very isolated so maybe not as many opportunities.

Tiebreaking considerations
I need more information on colgate. It does have its good med school acceptance rate but I still feel wary considering how isolated it is. Does anyone know of the opportunities offered at colgate and if it rivals those offered at stony (labs, hospital, internships etc)

Maybe I should try colgate 1 yr and transfer? Idk honestly

[jagged comet]

I would dorm at Stony but visit Colgate and give it a chance. E.g. maybe the premeds aren't fratty

[lime thistle]

Hmm ok thanks

[near sundial]

Don’t trust any “acceptance rate into medical school” stats you see

[near sundial]

They are always doctored and not accurate

[lime thistle]

Got it thanks

[glossy void]

I know u brought this up as well but Colgate and Stony are in completely different areas. One’s well connected to the city through the LIRR the other’s in a village of 3000 people in the middle of upstate ny

I’ve been to Hamilton a couple of times and it’s a nice place but I’d keep it in mind

[sleek warren]

Colgate has a summer internship program with the national institutes of health for research. I also wouldn’t consider housing as much in the grand scheme of things so I’d lean towards Colgate. I’m not super well-versed in the world of pre-health though.

[neat stratus]

Colgate all the way

[pine canyon]

If youre premed, then prestige doesnt matter

Id lean stony brook personally

Especially bcs if it is less competitive, it might be easier to get good grades

Which ofc u need

[lime thistle]

Im pretty sure both are pretty deflated 😢 😢
Thank

[lime thistle]

Ye tru

Both have strong opportunities im pretty sure
But im js not as familiar with what colgate has to offer
But ive been researching and apparently colgates premed community and advising are also top notch

[pine canyon]

If stony brook is cheaper and less competitive, go with it

(Tbs im not that familiar with it, since im from the west coast)

[neat stratus]

U should go Colgate

[lime thistle]

They're essentially equal in price but stony will probably be a bit less competitive

[lime thistle]

Ok thank u

[lime thistle]

Ill keep this in mind thank u!

[lime thistle]

Y u think so?

[pine canyon]

Ah nvm then, also some ppl seem to know abt colgate than i do, so id listen to them

[neat stratus]

Better premed resources

I go to a large public university and it very much makes a difference

Things are very comp here

[lime thistle]

O I see thank u

[obsidian shoal]

colgate is gorgeous. it has a good academic credibility!!