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 | 90%“A minimum of 90% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 83–87%“Mid-80s” | 90–97%“Low to Mid-90s” | 85–90%“85 to 90%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4UICS4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management (Co-op), BSc&Mgt (Co-op) | Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Mathematics, BMath | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 140 | 360 | — |
| What you study | Computer Science | Computer Science | Artificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceHealth Informatics | Computer ScienceInformation SystemsSoftware Engineering |
| What it is | Computer Science I is an introductory computer science program where you learn programming, algorithms, and core computational concepts. It differs from some other programs because it includes a mandatory co-op component, giving you paid work experience in tech roles alongside your studies. This program suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about whether computer science matches their strengths before committing to upper-year specializations. | You study how to extract useful patterns and insights from large sets of data using computer science, mathematics, and statistics. The Co-op version requires you to complete paid work terms at companies throughout your degree, giving you real-world experience alongside your coursework. The Management option adds business and organizational courses if you want to lead data projects or work in strategy rather than focus purely on technical analysis. | You study the design, development, and theory behind computer software and systems. In the co-op stream, you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you practical experience alongside your degree. This program suits people who want to build real-world coding skills early and explore whether they prefer software development, artificial intelligence, games, or other computing specializations while earning money. | This program teaches you how to design, build, and test software and computer systems. You learn programming, algorithms, data structures, and how computers work at a fundamental level. The co-op option requires you to complete paid work terms at companies alongside your studies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate — something most computer science programs don't mandate. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | Applied to directly | computer science | computer science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo |
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