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 | 70% | 65%“65%+” | 70–75%“70% minimum average; 75% for Co-op programs” | 73–80%“Mid- to high 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UICS4UMCV4UMHF4U | 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 | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Commerce, BComm, Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Information Technology, BIT, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — | 35 |
| What you study | — | Computer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesSoftware Engineering | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign |
| What it is | Computer Science is the study of how to design, build, and improve software and the systems that run it. You learn programming languages, algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving techniques that apply across industries. This program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you spend time applying what you learn in real jobs alongside classroom study, which sets it apart from a straight academic stream. | 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. | 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. | 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 | computer sciencesoftware engineering | computer science | computer science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | None published by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Laurentian University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | University of Windsor 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%+
- Computer Science – Game Design70%+
- Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science)73–77%+
- Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science) (Co-op)73–77%+
- Visual & Performing Arts, Arts Management and Media73–77%+
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.