3 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 | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)” | 75% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 500 | — | — |
| What you study | Computer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement | Business StudiesComputer GamesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesSport & Exercise Science |
| What it is | Computer Science at Western teaches you how to write programs, build software systems, and solve problems using computers and code. You choose a focus — such as game development, managing information systems, or engineering robust software — based on your interests. The program includes paid work terms alongside your studies, letting you apply classroom learning in real jobs and build professional experience before you graduate. | 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. | Sports Administration teaches you how to run the business side of sports organizations, from budgeting and marketing to facility management and event planning. You'll study both general business skills and sport-specific topics like exercise science and athlete management. This program suits people who love sports but want careers in leadership and operations rather than playing or coaching. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | computer science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Western University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | Laurentian University on OUInfo |
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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.