University of Toronto vs Ryerson University

University of Toronto and Ryerson University are two of the public research universities located in Toronto, Canada. What would be the better choice for students for studies in Canada?

Overview Comparison
University of Toronto updatedToronto Metropolitan University
Collegedunia Score7.4 Out of 104.1 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 21 QS World University 2024
# 21 Times Higher Education 2024
# 16 US News 2023
# 601 Times Higher Education 2024
# 851 QS World University 2024
# 801 QS World University 2023
Subject Strength# 26 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 13 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 21 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 401 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 982 for Medicine by US News 2022
# 801 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023
ProgramsUG Programs -83
PG Programs -95
Doctorate Programs -7
UG Programs -53
PG Programs -31
Doctorate Programs -5
Acceptance Rate43.0 %59.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT - 550
IELTS - 6.5
MELAB - 85
TOEFL - 100
IELTS - 7
PTE - 60
TOEFL - 93
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   45616
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  30120
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 10 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   38457
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  26710
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 36468 Per Year
placement (average package)

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


Ryerson has co-op and internship partnerships with companies like Coca-Cola, IBM, PwC, Universal Music Group, etc. Highest paid graduates are MS students (73,000 USD) while the lowest-paid graduates are MA students (41,000 USD). Bachelor students are able to earn 51,000 USD annually.


application requirements

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

OUAC Application;
LORs and SOPs;
Test Scores;
Resume;
Transcripts;
Portfolio or Sample of Work (depending on program);
Supplementary Form (for a few programs)

Campuses and B-SchoolsUniversity of Toronto (Mississauga)
University of Toronto (Scarborough)
Rotman School of Management
Ted Rogers School of Management
CollegeDunia Reviews7.0/10 Read 69 reviews7.5/10 Read 12 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of Toronto updatedToronto Metropolitan University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1827
1948
Student:Faculty Ratio24:1
40:1
Male:Female45% Male, 55% Female44% Male, 56% Female
Location Facts

Ryerson’s 121 acres urban campus is located at one of the busiest intersections surrounding the Dundas Square in downtown Toronto.


Library

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.

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


Ryerson University has one library that consists of 500,000 books, 3,700 print journal titles and over 2 million USD of electronic resources, including approximately 23,000 e-journals, over 90,000 e-books, etc.


Campus Life

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.

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


The campus consists of the Sheldon and Tracy Levy Student Learning Centre (SLC), Maple Leaf Garden (athletic center), Student Learning Center, Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex, 125+ research institutes and labs, 12+ clubs for students, the DMZ (business incubator for startups)


Hostel#TESTING - $10
#Four Bedroom Apartment - $12691
#Two Bedroom Apartment - $13946
Famous Alumni

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.

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


Community of 155,000 Ryerson University graduates are living around the world.
Sathish Bala (VP, Digital and Innovation, Arrivals & Departures, BlueBand Digital);
David McKibbon (SVP, Project Management, Development, Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited);
Theresa Agnew (Executive Director, Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario);
Terry O’Reilly (Co-founder, Pirate Radio & Television);
Nina Dobrev (Actress);
Gail Kim (Canadian-American professional wrestler)


Weather
Comparison Notes

U of T is a much older institution and ranks #18 (THE) and #28 (QS) in the world. The university also ranks #28 for THE Impact Rankings2020.

  • University of Toronto graduates rank first in Canada and #16 in the world according to QS Global Employability Rankings 2020.
  • U of T’s Computer Science program ranks at #10 in the world whereas Ryerson University does not even break the top 400.
  • The subject rankings for U of T are better than those of Ryerson University.
  • Ryerson University is a smaller community with a lesser number of international students.
  • Cost of attendance at the two universities is almost the same. 
  • Admissions are Ryerson University are comparatively easier with a higher acceptance rate and lower score requirements.
  • According to UBI Global, Ryerson’s DMZ is the top university-based incubator for startups in the world.
  • University of Toronto graduates are able to earn higher salary packages.

Based on the global rankings, program reputation, higher salaries, etc. University of Toronto would be the first choice among students looking for studies in Canada. Students must, however, consider all the criteria such as program of choice, costs, salary packages, rankings, etc. before getting themselves enrolled at one of the two universities.