4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70% | 65%“65%+” | 73–80%“Mid to high 70s” | 70–73%“Low 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4UFRA4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | No | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — | 500 |
| What you study | EconomicsFinanceSocial PolicyStatistics | Economics | AccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomics | AccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesFinance |
| What it is | You study how money, markets, and resources work in society, learning to analyze economic data and understand policy decisions that affect people's lives. You can focus on general economics, combine it with political science, or specialize in resource and environmental economics if you have stronger math and science preparation. This suits people curious about why economies function as they do and who want practical skills in financial analysis or policy work. | You study the principles and systems behind how economies work, from personal finance and business decisions to national and global trade. This three-year degree covers economic theory and real-world applications, giving you a broader education than a specialized business program. It suits people curious about how markets, governments, and money shape society, and who want flexibility to move into business, policy, law, or further study afterward. | This program lets you study mathematics while choosing how to apply it — through business, economics, statistics, artificial intelligence, or education. Unlike a pure mathematics degree, you're expected to connect mathematical theory to real-world problems in fields like finance, operations, or data analysis. It suits students who enjoy math but want flexibility to explore where it leads them, rather than committing to one specialty upfront. | You study business fundamentals across accounting, finance, marketing, and human resources, with options to specialize in areas like artificial intelligence applications or data management. Unlike a general business degree, this program includes mandatory co-op work terms, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid jobs with employers. It suits people who want practical workplace experience alongside their business education and are ready to commit time to both studying and working. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | economics | economics | Applied to directly | commerce/business |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | Lakehead University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | York University — Glendon on OUInfo | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Business Administration73–78%+
- Concurrent Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Education Intermediate/Senior70%+
- Concurrent Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Education Primary/Junior70%+
- Economics (BA, iBA)73–80%+
- Business - International Dual Degree (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Business (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.