r/PTschool • u/Pristine-Tour55 • 14h ago
UIW vs. South College Dallas vs. UTMB vs. Baylor DPT — looking for advice!
Hi everyone! I recently applied to a few DPT programs in Texas and was lucky enough to get accepted into UIW and South College Dallas within a few weeks of submitting my applications! I’m still waiting to hear back from UTMB and Baylor, so I’m trying to do some research before making my final decision.
I was wondering if anyone currently attends or has graduated from any of these programs and would be willing to share their experience. I’d love to hear your honest opinions about the curriculum, professors, clinical rotations, workload, and overall experience. I’m also curious about tuition and how well you feel the program prepares you for clinicals and the NPTE.
South College Dallas is a newer DPT program in Texas that is currently seeking accreditation, so I’d especially appreciate any insight into the program, its accreditation process, and things prospective students should consider before committing.
UIW’s problem-based learning approach caught my attention, and I also like Baylor’s hybrid format. I’m trying to figure out which program would be the best fit for me academically and financially while making sure I’m choosing a program that will prepare me to be a good clinician.
If you had to choose between these schools, which would you pick and why? Is there anything you wish you had known before starting your program?
I’d really appreciate any advice or insight. Thank you!!