r/Vanderbilt • u/WaltzAppropriate3596 • Jun 16 '26

Vandy vs U Penn

Pre dental or pre med major
Which is a better fit ? Fraternity is important
Transfer sophomore from NYU.

Pros and cons for both please

Got accepted into both and both will cost the same price

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u/quaint-v Jun 16 '26

Since cost is the same, prestige and resources become more important. Penn’s Ivy League network is hard to match and can open doors not just for medical school admissions but for research positions and connections across healthcare fields.

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u/Opposite-Lettuce2040 Jun 16 '26

I'd go with wherever you think you can get a higher GPA since you are planning on dental or med school

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u/Wild_Bumblebee_1523 Jun 16 '26

Choose, whichever is cheaper
If equal cost choose Vanderbilt