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 | 70%“70% minimum” | 80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)” | 73–78%“73% minimum average; 78% minimum average for Co-op” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UICS4UMDM4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 200 | — | — |
| What you study | Computer Science | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement | AccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance |
| What it is | Computer Science at Trent is a degree in programming, algorithms, and how computers work at a fundamental level. You learn to write code, solve computational problems, and understand the theory behind software and systems. This is a traditional academic program rather than a work-integrated or professional track, so it suits students who want a broad foundation in computing before deciding on a career direction. | 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 core business subjects like accounting, finance, marketing, and human resources, alongside economics and psychology. This program includes a co-op stream, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. It suits people who want practical business skills and prefer learning by doing, not just theory. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | computer science | accountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average |
| Source | Trent University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo |
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- Mathematics and Its Applications (BA, iBA)73–80%+
- Business - International Dual Degree (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Business (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Undeclared (first year only)80–86%+
- Diploma in Business Administration73–77%+
- International Studies & Business Administration (iBA/BBA Dual Degree)73–80%+
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.