MS in Biostatistics: UW, U Michi, JHU, etc.

[Jltf]

Hi everyone, 

I have been recently admitted to some master programs in biostatistics: UW, Pittsburgh, Michigan, JHU, Minnesota, and Yale. I am not sure if I would love to go for a Ph.D. after graduation, or probably I would choose different programs, e.g. epidemiology.

Currently, I am choosing from JHU and UW, both of which are prestigious and well-known in the field. The costs of attendance are similar since JHU provides some fellowships. Seattle seems a better place to live but would be more expensive than Baltimore, whereas Baltimore has some reputations for the crime.

I would appreciate if you would provide some insights or share some experience of living in both cities.

Thanks!

[Gecko5]

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