University of Ottawa vs York University

University of Ottawa is a public research university that ranks among the top 200 universities globally while York University is the third largest university in Canada and ranks among the top 500 universities globally. 

Overview Comparison
University of OttawaYork University
Collegedunia Score4.7 Out of 104.3 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 177 Times Higher Education 2024
# 203 QS World University 2024
# 137 Times Higher Education 2023
# 351 Times Higher Education 2024
# 353 QS World University 2024
# 401 Times Higher Education 2023
Subject Strength# 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 137 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023
# 58 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 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
ProgramsUG Programs -67
PG Programs -55
Doctorate Programs -11
UG Programs -58
PG Programs -41
Doctorate Programs -6
Acceptance Rate55.0 %80.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT - 560
IELTS - 7
PTE - 60
TOEFL - 86
GMAT - 550
GRE updated - 320
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL - 83
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   43306
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  19102
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 44253 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   24861
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  10033
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 38900 Per Year
placement (average package)

Ranked #237 in QS World University Rankings

University of Ottawa Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By  Degree

Degree                    Average Salary

MBA                           $105,000 

Other Degree              $64,000 

Bachelor (Other)        $62,000 

Masters in Science     $56,000 

Bachelor of Science    $55,000 

Bachelor of Arts         $42,000 


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

UG applicants must have 70% minimum score.
PG applicants must have a grade of B (60-70%). 

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Letters of Recommendation

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General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of OttawaYork University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1848
1959
Student:Faculty Ratio13:1
47:1
Male:Female40% Male, 60% Female43% Male, 57% Female
Location Facts

Located in the residential area of Sandy Hills
Rideau Canal of the city is located near
Parliament hill is at walking distance


Completely bilingual Gledon campus- home to Southern Ontario’s Center for Excellence for French Langauge & Bilingual Postsecondary education. Third largest university in Canada. 


Library

844 databases, 20,000 digitized French books, Institutional repository contains 24,0000 items with 13,000 theses.
Print books- 2,425,715
E-journals- 74,414
Microforms- 1,933,215
Government publications- 1,023,632


Four main and one archive libraries with more than 2,500,000 volumes


Campus Life

45 Intramural leagues
175 different clubs and groups to join
Museum of classical antiques
Comedy nights at Cafe Nostalgica
Various arts, music and sports festivals. 
on-campus free movie screenings
University’s Got Talent, fund raiser competition
 


25 organized research centers
300 student clubs and organizations,
13 newspapers,
36 governing groups
33 national titles to its Athletic teams,
More than 1000 student-run events
20+community support centers


Hostel#Suite (2 single occupancy bedrooms) - $10084
#Apartment (4-bedroom apartments) - $12215
#Traditional (double occupancy bedrooms) - $7093
#Studio (double occupancy) - $8611
#Shared Bathroom and Board - $7040
#Ensuite Room and board - $8960
Famous Alumni

A community with 180,000 Alumni
Alex Trebek (TV host), Andrew Scheer (Canadian MP), Peggy Tseng (Model), Paul Martin (former Canadian Prime Minister), Felix Leclerc (singer/song writer), Carol Sheilds (Pulitzer Winner).


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

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 May 2020- 9.5%. 


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. 
Variety of options for food trips, cultural & sports events, cafes, and nightlife worth experiencing


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