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.

	Trent Computer Science (BSc) OUAC RSC Remove	Windsor General Engineering OUAC NE Remove	Nipissing Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce OUAC PSS Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%“70% minimum”	74%“74% minimum average”	70%“70% and above”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of EAE4U, ENG4U
Prerequisitesas published	Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses Required Courses: ENG4U with a minimum of 60% A 4U math is recommended	74% minimum average ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +2 more on the program page	Biology major: ENG4U/EAE4U/NBE4U SBI4U SCH4U 1 of MCV4U or MHF4U +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	200	—	—
What you study	Computer Science	Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering Mathematics Others in Physical Sciences	Business Studies Computer Science Environmental Studies Mathematics
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.	General Engineering is a broad first-year program that covers the fundamental principles of engineering — mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science — without specializing in one branch like civil or mechanical. After first year, you choose a specific engineering discipline to focus on. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms with engineering employers, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. This program suits students interested in engineering but unsure which specialty appeals to them, or those who want to build practical skills alongside their degree.	You earn two degrees at once: one in science (you pick a major like biology, computer science, or data science) and one in commerce (business and economics). This combined program lets you graduate with credentials in both fields rather than choosing one or the other. It suits students who want scientific or technical expertise plus business knowledge for careers that need both, like environmental consulting, tech entrepreneurship, or data analysis in industry.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	engineering software engineering	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average	9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Trent University on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	Nipissing University on OUInfo

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