The University of Guelph is a public research university in Ontario, it’s overall ranking by QS is #486 out of 1401 globally, #19 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024. Carleton University is a public research university and overall ranking by QS is #671 out of 1401 globally, #21 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024.
| University of Guelph | Carleton University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 504 QS World University 2026 # 401 Times Higher Education 2025 # 456 QS World University 2025 | # 781 QS World University 2026 # 501 Times Higher Education 2025 # 558 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 551 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -44 PG Programs -32 Doctorate Programs -8 | UG Programs -54 PG Programs -42 Doctorate Programs -5 |
| Acceptance Rate | 65.0 % | 21.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-110 IELTS-6.5 PTE-60 TOEFL-89 | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 MELAB-85 PTE-60 TOEFL-86 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 29169 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 10256 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24994 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 21137 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17841 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24907 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average Annual Salary: 42,000 USD; Top paying degrees are BS: 80,000 USD; Bachelors: 56,000 USD; BA: 52,000 USD; Other degrees: 59,000 USD | Graduate employability ranking: #301-500,
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| application requirements | Passed Class 12 with the first division for UG admission; Work experience required for MBA, masters in neuroscience and engineering | An average score of 70% is required for UG admissions. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus University of Guelph, Humber Campus | Sprott School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 25 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 24 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Guelph | Carleton University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1964 | 1942 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 32:1 |
| Male:Female | 40% Male, 60% Female | 52% Male, 48% Female |
| Location Facts | Main campus is located in Guelph and has an arboretum and research park; one satellite campus is located in Humber | Central Government headquarters are a few minutes away. |
| Library | 1.25 million paperbacks, 350,000 e-books, 13,000 cookbooks in culinary collection, 65,000 electronic journals, 280 electronic databases, 7 million volumes shared with tri-university libraries catalogue | 1,069,744 printed books; 872,369 e-books; 74,408 ejournals; Print volumes: 1.8 millions |
| Campus Life | More than 200 clubs and organizations; All undergraduate students are members of the Central Student Association and get a bus pass, health plan, access to university’s coffee pub, Sunday cinema, concerts, shows, etc; 17 types of dining facilities are located across the campus | 200 active clubs and societies, parliamentary work opportunities, variety of sports and athletic activities. |
| Hostel | #Triple Room - $7500 #Double Room - $8074 #Single Room - $9420 | #Housing expenses - $12000 #Housing expenses - $12907 |
| Famous Alumni | Allan Armitage (author); Rupan Bal (Canadian YouTuber); Chris Banks (poet); Laura Bertram (actress); Mark Bourrie (lawyer and journalist); Anne Croy (immunologist); Michael Grimes (first Professor of Microbiology at University College Cork); Zoe Whittall (novelist); Goerge Atkins (broadcaster); Roberta Bondar (Canada’s first female astronaut) | David Azrieli (architect & developer), Peter Grunberg (Nobel laureate in physics), Gavin McGinness (Co-founder Vice-Media), Jim Watson (mayor of Ottawa), Dan Aykroyd (actor), Conrad Black (British publisher) |
| City Life | Guelph is located in southwestern Ontario; Unemployment rate was 1.9% in January 2019; Major industries are manufacturing, agriculture, food innovation, environmental management, and technology; Popular tourist attractions are banks of Speed River, McCrae House, Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate Church, etc | Ottawa is one of the affordable cities in Canada considered the heart of Canadian political life. It is a bilingual city architectural beauties like Spark street and Wellington street. Byward Market and Elgin Street are renowned for offering best dining out experiences. The nightlife is fun and relaxed. Festivals like Winterlude, Irish Week, and Bluesfest are most celebrated. Unemployment rate for Feb 2023 was 4% |
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