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 | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 65%“65%+” | 80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)” | 75–80%“75%; co-op 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UICS4UMCV4UMHF4USES4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | — | Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op) |
| First-year intakewhere published | 500 | — | — | — |
| What you study | Computer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware Engineering | Computer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement | Business StudiesInformation TechnologyManagementManagement Studies |
| 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 how to design and build software and computer systems, with options to specialize in game development. The co-op requirement means you complete paid work terms at tech companies alongside your classroom learning, giving you real industry experience before graduation. This program suits students who want hands-on technical training and the chance to build a professional network early in their degree. | 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. | This program teaches you business decision-making using data analysis and technology. You study management, information systems, and quantitative methods to solve real problems in organizations. It suits people who want to work in business but prefer working with numbers, systems, and analytics rather than general management or accounting alone. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | computer science | computer science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Western University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
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- Data Science and Analytics – Computational Data Sciences77–80%+
- Data Science and Analytics – Financial Analytics77–80%+
- Mathematics and Its Applications (BA, iBA)73–80%+
- Business - International Dual Degree (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.