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York University overall ranking by QS is #353 out of 1401 globally, #16 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.
| Western University | York University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | 4.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 151 QS World University 2026 # 120 QS World University 2025 # 185 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 333 QS World University 2026 # 362 QS World University 2025 # 401 Times Higher Education 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 | # 501 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 551 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 63 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -42 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -13 | UG Programs -59 PG Programs -41 Doctorate Programs -6 |
| Acceptance Rate | 58.0 % | 27.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-115 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-86 | GMAT-550 GRE-320 IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-88 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 25144 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 1590 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 32800 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 24861 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 10033 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 38900 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. | Graduate Employability Rankings (QS 2023)- #301-500
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| application requirements | Applicants for PG programs must have at least 60% (varies with program). | Supplementary Program Information Form |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Richard Ivey School of Business Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry | Schulich School of Business Osgoode Hall Law School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 Read 25 reviews | 6.8/10 Read 40 reviews |
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| General Facts | Western University | York University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1878 | 1959 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 47:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 43% Male, 57% 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. | Completely bilingual Gledon campus- home to Southern Ontario’s Center for Excellence for French Langauge & Bilingual Postsecondary education. Third largest university in Canada. |
| 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. | Four main and one archive libraries with more than 2,500,000 volumes |
| 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. | 25 organized research centers |
| Hostel | #Off-Campus Rent - $14400 #Residence & Meal Plan (8 months) - $18400 | #Shared Bathroom and Board - $7040 #Ensuite Room and board - $8960 |
| Famous Alumni | Western University is home to over 300,000 alumni. Some of the famous alumni are: | Lily Singh (Youtuber), Steve Maclean (astronaut), John Tory (Mayor of Toronto), Dr. Miguna Miguna (Canadian-Kenyan Author), Jack Layton (Former MP), Shawn Doyle (Actor), Navdeep Bains (Minister of innovation, science and industry), Eric Walter (Author). |
| 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, the GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. |
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