Western University vs University of Ottawa

Overview Comparison
Western UniversityUniversity of Ottawa
Collegedunia Score5 Out of 104.7 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 114 QS World University 2024
# 201 Times Higher Education 2024
# 172 QS World University 2023
# 177 Times Higher Education 2024
# 203 QS World University 2024
# 137 Times Higher Education 2023
Subject Strength# 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 175 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 137 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023
# 58 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -34
PG Programs -39
Doctorate Programs -13
UG Programs -67
PG Programs -55
Doctorate Programs -11
Acceptance Rate57.0 %55.0 %
Exam ScoreIELTS - 7
PTE - 58
TOEFL - 88
GMAT - 560
IELTS - 7
PTE - 60
TOEFL - 86
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   25144
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  9974
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 26690 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   43306
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  19102
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 44253 Per Year
placement (average package)

Western University has an employment rate of 91.5% after 6 months of graduation. With dentistry, medicine and therapy & rehabilitation having an employment rate of 100%. Average salary of Western University graduates is 62,000 USD. Highest earning graduates are Doctorate (293,000 USD); Executive MBA (181,000); Masters in Finance (161,000 USD); MBA (109,000 USD), etc.


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 


application requirements

Applicants for PG programs must have at least 60% (varies with program). 
Additional application form may be required for some of the programs

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

Campuses and B-SchoolsRichard Ivey School of Business
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Telfer School of Management
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General Facts Comparison
General FactsWestern UniversityUniversity of Ottawa
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1878
1848
Student:Faculty Ratio22:1
13:1
Male:Female44% Male, 56% Female40% Male, 60% Female
Location Facts

Main campus is located on 1,120 acres of land in London, Ontario. Campus is surrounded by residential neighborhoods. The university operates twelve academic faculties and schools. The central campus includes most of the university residences and teaching facilities.


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


Library

Western University libraries consist of six different libraries that house over 5.7 million book holdings, electronic resources such as e-books, serial titles, and databases, etc. 


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


Campus Life

The university if considered Canada’s most beautiful university with Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern, LEED-certified structures. The university operates the Artlab Gallery and the McIntosh Gallery; has links with the Museum of Ontario Archaeology; has nine student residences housing; Community Centre, etc.


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
 


Hostel#Single Room without Meal Plan - $8020
#Double Room with Meal Plan - $8950
#Single Room with Meal Plan - $9720
#Suite (2 single occupancy bedrooms) - $10084
#Apartment (4-bedroom apartments) - $12215
#Traditional (double occupancy bedrooms) - $7093
#Studio (double occupancy) - $8611
Famous Alumni

Western University is home to over 300,000 alumni. Some of the famous alumni are:
Alice Munroe (writer and Nobel laureate)
Roberta Bondar (Canada's first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space)
Sheila Copps (ex-Deputy Prime Minister of Canada)
Glenn Stevens (Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia)


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).


City Life

London is set in the heart of Southwestern Ontario and is considered the region’s economic, entertainment, and cultural hub. With a population of more than 383,000, London is Canada’s 11th largest city. London's economy is dominated by medical research, insurance, manufacturing, and IT.


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%. 


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