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Pursuing education from University of Toronto or University of Washington can depend on various aspects. Let us go through some of the important features that can help an international student to choose between U of T and University of Washington
| University of Toronto | University of Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 7.4 Out of 10 | 7.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 29 QS World University 2026 # 21 Times Higher Education 2025 # 23 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 76 QS World University 2025 # 7 US News 2024 # 25 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 17 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 10 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 14 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 | # 25 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 12 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 13 for Medicine by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -80 PG Programs -95 Doctorate Programs -7 | UG Programs -77 PG Programs -56 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 43.0 % | 38.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-550 IELTS-6 MELAB-80 TOEFL-89 | GMAT-560 IELTS-6 SAT-1190 TOEFL-92 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 45616 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30120 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 38977 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 35166 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 31473 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26913 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Placement rate was around 85% within 3 months of graduation Top recruiters were McKenzie Investments, KPMG, EY, Deloitte, Pepsico, Scotiank, National Bank Financial and others. University of Toronto Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By Degree:
| Employability Ranking- #60 (QS); 93% engineering graduates placed within first placement cycle; Average salary- 78,172 USD; Top recruiters: The Boeing Company, University of Washington, Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp, Expedia Inc.; Highest paying degrees: Doctorate (118,000 USD), Ph.D. (112,000 USD), MBA(111,000 USD), Masters in Science (93,000 USD), BBA (85,000 USD). |
| application requirements | Student Profile/Supplementary Application (depends on program) | Coallition Essay |
| Campuses and B-Schools | University of Toronto (Mississauga) University of Toronto (Scarborough) Rotman School of Management | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.4/10 Read 80 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 8 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Toronto | University of Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1827 | 1861 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 11:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 55% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| Location Facts | Located admist of mixed green space and historical architecture | Bordered by two lakes of Seattle, Cascade Range view on East, Olympic Mountain view on West, and Red square is the heart of campus. The university has been relocated twice in the past (1876 and 19th century). The main campus lies shores of Portage and Union Bays. |
| Library | Largest Library in Canada but ranked third in North America following Havard and Yale. Total 44 libraries are located across three campuses. More than 12 millions printed books, 1.4 million digital books, 150467 journal titles and a staff of 500 | Largest collection in Pacific Northwest |
| Campus Life | The campus has Kinesiology & Physical Education Undergraduate Association, Annesley Student Government Association (ASGA), Radio FWD, The Underground, UTM Society- CFRE Radio 91.9 FM, The Medium, Mike- newspaper, CIUT FM 89.5, and UTM AFFILIATE - Women's Centre. | Over 60 fraternities and sororities |
| Hostel | #Whitney Hall - $16024 #Whitney Hall - $16973 | #On campus - $12117 #Off campus (not with family) - $12117 #Off campus (with family) - $2679 |
| Famous Alumni | 10 Nobel laureates, Ariana Grande (singer), Lin Chi-ling (model), Patrick Brown (Canadian Politician), Agnes Chan (Singer), Rudy Giuliani (Former Mayor of New York City), Margaret Atwood (writer) and Leslie Dan. | Four Nobel laureates, eight Pulitzer prize winners. |
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University of Toronto has better QS and THE rankings while University of Washington ranks better as per US News Rankings. Selecting between two universities can depend on the budget of the student, choice of program, and choice of country.
Why consider studying at University of Washington
- MBA aspirants can look forward to studying at University of Washington as not only the university ranking is better than U of T, the weighted salaries offered to its MBA graduates are also higher.
- English language test scores required are lower than University of Toronto. Similarly, the GMAT score requirement for MBA program at University of Washington is also less.
- The number of undergraduate programs offered are more.
- Relatively higher acceptance rate and international full-time student percentage.
- Nursing aspirants can opt for better ranking programs at the University of Washington
Why consider studying at University of Toronto
- Better graduate employability rankings are better for University of Toronto.
- Lower tuition fees and overall expense of studying at U of T.
- Better rankings for Pharmacy courses.
- Engineering and Technology programs are ranked better.
- Canada is immigration friendly and offers a higher chance of getting a PR.
- More number of scholarships for international students
When planning to study in USA or Canada, international applicants must ensure that they scrutinize each and every aspect of studying at a specific university.
While University of Washington offers programs like MBA, nursing, etc that are valued more and has a better acceptance rate, U of T has lower tuition fees and better engineering and technology degrees to offer. You can base your decision keeping these aspects in mind. Funding opportunities to study at University of Toronto are better than University of Washington. Considering the above factors, applicants must prioritize their preferences and make a choice based on these factors.
