Still no word from a program I interviewed for in mid-January... guessing I am in line waiting for some other candidates to reject or accept their offer?
This is neither a new phenomenon, or one unique to biomedical sciences.
http://www.chronicle.com/article/The-Great-Shame-of-Our/239148?cid=trend_right_a
Amtrak from Baltimore to NYC is not that bad of a ride, so I am not sure that you would necessarily be unable to work things out while attending separate programs. You have an amazing opportunity that, in my opinion, shouldn't be given up over a 3.5 hour train ride.