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 | 65%“65%+” | 80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)” | 70–73%“Low 70s” | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — | Bachelor of Administration, BAdmin, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 500 | — |
| What you study | Computer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement | Business StudiesCreative WritingEconomicsInterdisciplinary Studies | AccountingBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceEconomics |
| What it is | 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. | You study how people communicate through digital platforms, traditional media, and written content, combining journalism, creative writing, and media analysis with business and economics foundations. Unlike a pure journalism program, this combines multiple communication disciplines and requires hands-on digital media production alongside theory. It suits people who want to work in digital marketing, publishing, broadcasting, or content creation and value gaining real workplace experience during their degree. | A Bachelor of Administration or Commerce teaches you core business skills like accounting, finance, management, and human resources, along with how organizations actually operate. The BComm adds a stronger focus on accounting and financial analysis compared to the BAdmin. Both programs include a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom and paid work at real companies, building experience while you study. This suits people who want practical business skills, like working with numbers or managing people, and who value learning on the job. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | computer science | communications | accountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Algoma University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo |
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