University of Victoria is a public research university that ranks amongst top 400 universities globally while University of WIndsor ranks amongst top 800 universities globally.
| University of Victoria | University of Windsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.7 Out of 10 | 4.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 322 QS World University 2024 # 351 Times Higher Education 2024 # 301 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 501 Times Higher Education 2024 # 641 QS World University 2024 # 601 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 301 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 126 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 601 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -46 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -23 | UG Programs -46 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75.0 % | 65.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 7 MELAB - 92 TOEFL - 95 | GMAT - 520 GRE updated - 292 IELTS - 6.5 TOEFL - 83 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 21330 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 15345 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 35964 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 38250 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17246 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20078 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are: Degree Average Salary MBA $104,000 Bachelor of Science $70,000 Bachelor of Arts $58,000 Master (Other) $55,000 BBA $54,000 Bachelor (Other) $47,000 | Average annual salary: 45,000 USD; Top recruiters: Litens Automotive, Ground Effects, Magna International , FCA Corp, Flex-N-Gate Corporation; Highest paying degrees: MBA (94,000 USD), BSc (76,000 USD), BA (52,000 USD). |
| application requirements | 82% in bachelor for graduate admission; at least 2 years of work experience for MBA and Masters in Nursing | 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. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | Odette School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.5/10 Read 7 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 17 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Victoria | University of Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1963 | 1963 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 26:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 48% Male, 52% Female |
| Location Facts | Campus is located few 100 feet away from Pacific Ocean at Cadboro Bay; 3 libraries are situated on-campus and rest across Victoria, British Columbia and Vancouver Island | The university is located by the banks of Detroit river. The location is accessible in minutes from both downtown Windsor and Detroit. |
| Library | 35 libraries; 2,196,849 volumes; 1,434,350 microforms; 266,304 journal subscriptions; 21,739 cartographic items; 46,750 sound recordings; 37,023 music scores; 17,674 films and videos; 2,161 linear metres of manuscripts and archival materials | Leddy library holds around 3 million items with an excess of 1 million electronic data sets and titles. It has an academic search tool: Omni. |
| Campus Life | University has a Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities, books and computer store, and health and medical services; Biblio Cafe, Commons Kitchen, Cap’s Bistro, Court Cafe, etc are located inside the campus for dining | Campus has some coffee shops and is surrounded by restaurants around it. There are over 100 student clubs, organizations, greek societies, etc to be a part. There are various varsity teams to join. The university has its radio station CJAm 99.1. It organizes various arts festivals, music concerts, and theatre for students to indulge in these. |
| Hostel | #Dormitory: double room and board - $10879 #Dormitory: single room and board - $12418 #New Building Dormitory: single room and board - $12667 | #Double Room - $7114 #Single Room - $8164 |
| Famous Alumni | Kim Adams (sculptor); Bill Burns (conceptual artist); WP Kinsella (novelist); Ryan Holmes (founder and CEO of Hootsuite); Sheridan Scott (vice-president of Bell Canada); Jeff Mallett (former president and chief operating officer of Yahoo); Trevor Van Damme (Aegean archaeologist); Kirsten Barnes (winner of two Olympic gold medals in rowing) | Amanda Tapping (actress), Antoni Cimolino (actor), Navdeep Bains (minister of innovation, science, and industry), Eddie Francis (former mayor of Windsor), Arjei Franklin (American footballer), Patrick Brown (mayor of Brampton), Maureen Jennings (writer), Tessa Virtue (Canadian ice dancer), Dwight Duncan (politician), Rob Nicholson (member of Canadian house of commons), etc. |
| City Life | Greater Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia; Unemployment rate was 4.4% in November 2022; Main industries supporting the economy are construction, defense, food, fiber, medical technologies, pharmaceuticals, retail, and travel; Major tourist attractions are Inner Harbour, Royal BC Museum, Butchart Garden, Fairmont Empress Hotel, etc. | 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 highest unemployment rate in Canada of 8.3% (2020). |
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