NYMC vs. MGH Speech pathology

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Hi everyone!

I have been accepted into NY Medical College and MGH for graduate school. I know I have a while to decide, but I am already feeling very torn about choosing between these two. I am very interested in medical speech language pathology, therefore I applied to programs that had more of a medical focus. However each school has their pros and cons. I was wondering if anyone is in the same boat or knows anyone who has been to 1 program or the other? Any advice would be appreciated. 

NYMC
Pros:
--Strong coursework, medical focus
--Medical placements
--Cadaver lab for anatomy
--Graduate housing provided on campus
--TSSLD certification (for working in schools) included in Master's curriculum
--Connections around NYC
--Close to home (I live on long island)

Cons:
--More expensive
--72 credits in 5 semesters (MGH does it in 6 semesters)

MGH
Pros:
--High ranked graduate school and well known
--Received funding to the program
--Adult neurogenic concentration
--Connections around Boston
--Medical based

Cons:
--Far from home (4 and 1/2 hours)
--No housing provided
--Program would require an additional summer 
--Would need to get certified in NY after graduation because I ultimately see myself in NY in the future

Edited March 6, 2016 by scafuran