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 | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 70–75%“70% minimum average; 75% for Co-op programs” | 70% | 73–80%“Mid- to high 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UICS4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U | 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 | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Commerce, BComm, Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Information Technology, BIT, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 120 | — | — | 35 |
| What you study | Computer ScienceInformation Systems | Artificial IntelligenceComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesSoftware Engineering | Computer GamesComputer Science | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign |
| What it is | You study how to protect computer networks and systems from cyberattacks and security threats. The program combines practical networking skills with specialized knowledge in security protocols, encryption, and threat detection. It suits students who want technical IT work focused specifically on defending data and infrastructure rather than general software development or systems administration. | Computer Science at Windsor covers programming, systems design, and problem-solving with technology. You can specialize in areas like artificial intelligence, game development, animation, or software engineering depending on your degree choice. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain industry experience alongside your studies — a fit if you want hands-on learning and want to test career paths before graduating. | You study the computer science and programming skills needed to design and build video games, rather than just the theory of computing. The program combines coding, game engines, and design principles so you learn both the technical and creative sides of game development. It suits people who want to work in the games industry and are comfortable learning to code. | This program teaches you how to create digital content across animation, game design, and visual media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical skills with creative and design thinking. It suits people who want to build things that people see and interact with, rather than work mainly on backend systems or theory. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | computer science | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | None published by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo | Laurentian University on OUInfo | York 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.
- Computer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie)70%+
- Digital Media (BA) – Lassonde School of Engineering73–80%+
- Visual & Performing Arts, Arts Management and Media73–77%+
- Business (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Game Programming80–83%+
- Data Science and Analytics – Computational Data Sciences77–80%+
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.