Wilfrid Laurier University is a public research university that is ranked among top 500 universities globally while York University is a public university and is the third largest university in Canada.
| Wilfrid Laurier University | York University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 4.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 1247 US News 2023 # 1182 Center for World University Rankings 2022 # 1247 US News 2022 | # 351 Times Higher Education 2024 # 353 QS World University 2024 # 401 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | - | # 401 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 401 for Medicine by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 # 96 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -59 PG Programs -21 Doctorate Programs -12 | UG Programs -58 PG Programs -41 Doctorate Programs -6 |
| Acceptance Rate | 70.0 % | 80.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 59 TOEFL - 83 | GMAT - 550 GRE updated - 320 IELTS - 6.5 TOEFL - 83 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 18990 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 10328 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8363 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 24861 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 10033 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 38900 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 93.3% of international students were employed within 12 months of graduation. Average salary of Masters: $69000 Average salary of bachelors of science: $66000 | Graduate Employability Rankings (QS 2023)- #301-500 Degree Average Salary MBA $107,000 Doctorate $89,000 PhD $85,000 LLM $76,000 Executive Masters $70,000 Bachelor (Other) $69,000 |
| application requirements | Applicants must submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit English Language Proficiency test scores Complete the program specific requirements | Supplementary Program Information Form |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Lazaridis School of Business & Economics | Schulich School of Business Osgoode Hall Law School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.1/10 Read 9 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 22 reviews |
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| General Facts | Wilfrid Laurier University | York University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1911 | 1959 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 47:1 |
| Male:Female | 41% Male, 58% Female | 43% Male, 57% Female |
| Location Facts | Laurier has two campuses: one in Waterloo and one in Brantford. Laurier’s campuses are located at the heart of southwestern Ontario, Canada’s most populous province. Ontario is home to Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, and Toronto, the largest city in Canada. | Completely bilingual Gledon campus- home to Southern Ontario’s Center for Excellence for French Langauge & Bilingual Postsecondary education. Third largest university in Canada. |
| Library | Laurier Library holds 1 million print volumes, 312,000 electronic books, 68,000 electronic journals, and 280 databases, thousands of media titles (about 5,000 including streaming and DVDs). In addition, the library is a member of the tri-university "group of libraries" (University of Waterloo, University of Guelph, Wilfrid Laurier University), through which access to a combined information collection in excess of seven million print items is available. | Four main and one archive libraries with more than 2,500,000 volumes |
| Campus Life | The student life on campus is academically driven, yet socially thriving. Laurier is Canada’s No. 1 university for student satisfaction in the comprehensive category of the Macleans Rankings for Canadian Universities for the fourth year in a row. Laurier has more than 250 student-led clubs and groups, in addition to faculty associations, student unions and student publications. From international internships and exchange programs to international field courses, seeing the world from a different perspective is always encouraged. | 25 organized research centers |
| Hostel | #Double Room - $3938 #Single Room - $4425 | #Shared Bathroom and Board - $7040 #Ensuite Room and board - $8960 |
| Famous Alumni | Dean Allison (Canadian politician), Stephen Woodworth (Canadian politician), Cheryl Pounder (ice hockey player), Shad (Canadian rapper) | 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 | Waterloo is a dynamic urban centre well known for its rich cultural diversity and high-tech savvy. Often rated as one of the top 10 cities to live in Canada, Waterloo attracts top business talent and students from around the world, advancing its reputation as one of the country’s smartest communities. | 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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