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 | 80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)” | 83–87%“Mid-80s” | 83–90%“Mid-80s (regular), mid- to high 80s (co-op)” | 80–86%“80 to 86%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 75 | 420 | — |
| What you study | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement | ArchitectureBuildingDesign | AccountingEconomicsEntrepreneurshipFinance | AccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance |
| What it is | You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing. | You study how to design and plan buildings and structures, learning both the creative design side and the technical skills needed to make buildings work safely and function well. This program requires you to do paid work terms at architecture firms throughout your degree, alternating with school semesters, so you graduate with real professional experience. It suits people who want hands-on learning alongside theory and are ready to balance intensive coursework with workplace responsibility. | You study the fundamentals of running organizations and making business decisions, covering areas like accounting, finance, marketing, and human resources. The co-op option means you alternate between classroom learning and paid work terms at real companies, giving you direct experience alongside your degree. This program suits people who want practical business skills and a chance to test different roles before choosing a specialty. | A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year degree where you study business topics like accounting, finance, marketing, and management. In your first year, you take a mix of foundational courses across all these areas before choosing a specialization in second year. It suits students interested in how organizations work and make decisions, who want flexibility to explore different business fields before committing to one. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | architecture | accountingcommerce/businesseconomicsfinancemarketing | commerce/business |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo |
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