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University of Windsor vs University of Toronto

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University of Windsor overall ranking by QS is #641 out of 1401 globally, #20 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024. University of Toronto overall ranking by QS is #21 out of 1401 globally, #1 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024.

Overview Comparison
University of WindsorUniversity of Toronto
Collegedunia Score4.1 Out of 107.4 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 546 QS World University 2026
# 501 Times Higher Education 2025
# 547 QS World University 2025
# 29 QS World University 2026
# 21 Times Higher Education 2025
# 23 Center for World University Rankings 2025
Subject Strength# 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025
# 601 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023
# 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 -45
PG Programs -40
Doctorate Programs -7
UG Programs -80
PG Programs -95
Doctorate Programs -7
Acceptance Rate65.0 %43.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-520
GRE-292
IELTS-6.5
PTE-65
TOEFL-83
GMAT-550
IELTS-6
MELAB-80
TOEFL-89
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   38250
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  17246
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 11587 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   45616
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  30120
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 38977 Per Year
placement (average package)

Top recruiters: Litens Automotive, Ground Effects, Magna International , FCA Corp, Flex-N-Gate Corporation

Average Salaries Are Listed Below:

  • MBA  : $74,000
  • Bachelor of Science : $73,000
  • Bachelor of Arts : $42,000
  • Masters in Science : $41,000

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

UG applicants must fulfill core-subject requirements, which vary as per the choice of program. Masters applicants must have at least 70% in their UG degree. PhD applicants must have at least 77% in their master's degree. 

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

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General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of WindsorUniversity of Toronto
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1963
1827
Student:Faculty Ratio26:1
24:1
Male:Female48% Male, 52% Female45% Male, 55% Female
Location Facts

The university is located by the banks of Detroit river. The location is accessible in minutes from both downtown Windsor and Detroit. 


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


Library

Leddy library Provides full-text access to over 20,000 ebooks and 75,000 public documents - is a merger of 3 previous collections: Canadian Health Research Collection, Canadian Public Policy Collection, Canadian Publishers Collection.It has an academic search tool: Omni. 


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
  • There are approximately 200 clubs and organizations available for students to join at the University of Windsor, so there is something for everyone.
  • Students have many possibilities to participate in various student clubs and events and make new acquaintances.
  • There are many eateries in Windsor, a diverse and ethnic town where students can spend their free time.
  • The university offers varsity sports, intramurals, a free gym, yoga, other fitness activities, and a riverfront route for students to jog and bike on.

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#Double Room Per Semester - $3709
#Single Room Per Semester - $4578
#Whitney Hall - $16024
#Whitney Hall - $16973
Famous Alumni

At Windsor, there is an Alumni association that enhances the current batch of students by inspiring them and connects with the past batch students as well.

Some of the University of Windsor notable alumnies are as follows:

  • Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
  • Tessa Jane McCormick Virtue, Canadian retired ice dancer
  • Amanda Tapping, British-Canadian actress and director
  • Cara Gee, Canadian film, television, and stage actress 
  • Patrick Walter Brown, Canadian politician.

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
  • Windsor- You can explore the world-class museums at DIA, the science center, Detroit zoo, and Henry Ford museum through the connectivity offered by tunnel bus.
  • You can rollerblade around the river’s scenic front, catch local jazz trios at Windsor bars, ice skate at Charles Clack Square, attend Whitestripes concert at Detroit, or pound plexiglass at Red wings game.
  • The city of Windsor has the  unemployment rate in Canada of 5.7% (March 2023).

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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