Western University vs University of Toronto, where to study in Canada

Western University vs University of Toronto

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University of Toronto overall ranking by QS is #21 out of 1401 globally, #1 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024. Western University overall ranking by QS is #114 out of 1401 globally, #6 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024.

Overview Comparison
Western UniversityUniversity of Toronto
Collegedunia Score5 Out of 107.4 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 151 QS World University 2026
# 120 QS World University 2025
# 185 Center for World University Rankings 2025
# 29 QS World University 2026
# 21 Times Higher Education 2025
# 23 Center for World University Rankings 2025
Subject Strength# 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025
# 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025
# 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
ProgramsUG Programs -42
PG Programs -43
Doctorate Programs -13
UG Programs -80
PG Programs -95
Doctorate Programs -7
Acceptance Rate58.0 %43.0 %
Exam ScoreDuolingo-115
IELTS-6.5
PTE-58
TOEFL-86
GMAT-550
IELTS-6
MELAB-80
TOEFL-89
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   25144
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  1590
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 32800 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   45616
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  30120
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 38977 Per Year
placement (average package)

Western University has an employment rate of 91.5% after 6 months of graduation. With dentistry, medicine and therapy & rehabilitation having an employment rate of 100%. Average salary of Western University graduates is 62,000 USD. Highest earning graduates are Doctorate (293,000 USD); Executive MBA (181,000); Masters in Finance (161,000 USD); MBA (109,000 USD), etc.


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:

  • Executive Masters-$208,000
  • PhD-$85,000
  • MBA-$83,000
  • Doctorate-$74,000
  • Masters in Science-$73,000
  • Masters in Finance-$72,000


application requirements

Applicants for PG programs must have at least 60% (varies with program). 
Additional application form may be required for some of the programs

Student Profile/Supplementary Application (depends on program)
Indian student: Boards Certificate

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General Facts Comparison
General FactsWestern UniversityUniversity of Toronto
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1878
1827
Student:Faculty Ratio22:1
24:1
Male:Female44% Male, 56% Female45% Male, 55% Female
Location Facts

Main campus is located on 1,120 acres of land in London, Ontario. Campus is surrounded by residential neighborhoods. The university operates twelve academic faculties and schools. The central campus includes most of the university residences and teaching facilities.


Located admist of mixed green space and historical architecture
Connected via 4 subway stations


Library

Western University libraries consist of six different libraries that house over 5.7 million book holdings, electronic resources such as e-books, serial titles, and databases, etc. 


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


Campus Life

The university if considered Canada’s most beautiful university with Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern, LEED-certified structures. The university operates the Artlab Gallery and the McIntosh Gallery; has links with the Museum of Ontario Archaeology; has nine student residences housing; Community Centre, etc.


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.


Hostel#Off-Campus Rent - $14400
#Residence & Meal Plan (8 months) - $18400
#Whitney Hall - $16024
#Whitney Hall - $16973
Famous Alumni

Western University is home to over 300,000 alumni. Some of the famous alumni are:
Alice Munroe (writer and Nobel laureate)
Roberta Bondar (Canada's first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space)
Sheila Copps (ex-Deputy Prime Minister of Canada)
Glenn Stevens (Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia)


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.


City Life

London is set in the heart of Southwestern Ontario and is considered the region’s economic, entertainment, and cultural hub. With a population of more than 383,000, London is Canada’s 11th largest city. London's economy is dominated by medical research, insurance, manufacturing, and IT.


Toronto is the second largest financial city in North America with a rate of success is higher for its brilliant management of talent, good quality of life and excessive competitive business ambiance. Since 2009, GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. 
Variety of options for food trips, cultural & sports events, cafes, and a nightlife worth experiencing


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