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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 65%“65%+” | 73–80%“Mid- to high 70s” | 73–80%“Mid to High-70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites |
| 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 | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 35 | 45 |
| What you study | Computer EngineeringComputer Science | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesign |
| What it is | You study how to design, build, and maintain software applications that run on phones and tablets. This program is more focused on mobile devices than a standard computer science degree, and includes mandatory co-op work terms where you apply your skills in real companies. It suits people who want hands-on experience combining programming with practical problem-solving in the mobile tech industry. | 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. | This program combines computer science, design, and visual storytelling to teach you how to create digital content like animated films, video games, and interactive media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical coding skills with creative design and artistic principles. It suits people who want to build things on screen and understand both the programming and visual art sides of digital production. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | software engineering | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Algoma University on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo |
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