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 | 87–90%“High 80s” | 83–90%“Mid - High 80"s” | 85–90%“85 to 90%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
| Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 77 | — |
| What you study | Business StudiesComputer Science | Business StudiesMathematics | Computer ScienceSoftware Engineering |
| What it is | You study business and computer science together as one integrated degree, learning both how to manage organizations and how to build software systems. Unlike a regular business degree, you gain technical depth in programming, databases, and systems design alongside strategy and finance. This suits students who want to work at the intersection of technology and business — such as roles in software product management, IT strategy, or startup development — and who are comfortable with demanding math and coding coursework. | You study both business and mathematics together in one integrated degree, with mandatory work terms built into your schedule. Unlike a regular double degree where you'd finish one program then move to the other, you take courses from both fields simultaneously over five years, alternating between school and paid co-op placements. This suits students who want to combine analytical problem-solving with business skills and are willing to commit to the longer timeline and work requirement. | A BComp General program teaches you the core theory and practice of building software and computer systems. Unlike specialized streams, this version lets you choose your own focus area — whether that's artificial intelligence, games, web development, or something else — rather than following a set path. It suits students who want solid computer science foundations and the freedom to explore different applications before committing to a specific specialization. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Computing83–87%+
- Smith Engineering – Common First Year programs87–90%+
- Computer Science (BComp) Honours (co-op option)85–90%+
- Concurrent Education/Science83–87%+
- International Foundation Program – Arts and Science80–93%+
- Commerce (Bcom)- International Dual Degree (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)85%+
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.