York University and Simon Fraser University are the public research universities of Canada ranking within the top 600 among world universities.
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| Collegedunia Score | 4.3 Out of 10 | 5.8 Out of 10 | ||||||||||||||
| ranking (overall) | # 351 Times Higher Education 2024 # 353 QS World University 2024 # 401 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 # 318 QS World University 2024 # 251 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 | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 501 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Programs | UG Programs -58 PG Programs -41 Doctorate Programs -6 | UG Programs -61 PG Programs -33 Doctorate Programs -13 | ||||||||||||||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.0 % | 65.0 % | ||||||||||||||
| Exam Score | GMAT - 550 GRE updated - 320 IELTS - 6.5 TOEFL - 83 | Duolingo - 125 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 65 TOEFL - 88 | ||||||||||||||
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 24861 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 10033 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 38900 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 22035 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 5481 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10 Per Year | ||||||||||||||
| placement (average package) | 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 |
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| application requirements | Supplementary Program Information Form | Qualitative and Analytical skill assessment | ||||||||||||||
| Campuses and B-Schools | Schulich School of Business Osgoode Hall Law School | Beedie School of Business | ||||||||||||||
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.4/10 Read 22 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 7 reviews |
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| General Facts | York University | Simon Fraser University |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1959 | 1965 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 47:1 | 32:1 |
| Male:Female | 43% Male, 57% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Location Facts | Completely bilingual Gledon campus- home to Southern Ontario’s Center for Excellence for French Langauge & Bilingual Postsecondary education. Third largest university in Canada. | Simon Fraser University has three campuses, each located in different parts of Greater Vancouver. SFU's original campus is located in Burnaby, atop Burnaby Mountain. The Vancouver campus consists of multiple buildings in downtown Vancouver and the Surrey campus is located inside Central City. The downtown campus has expanded to include several other buildings in recent years, including the Segal Graduate School of Business. In September 2010, SFU Contemporary Arts moved into the Woodward's redevelopment, known as the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. SFU's three campuses are all accessible by public transit. The Vancouver campus is a block away from the Waterfront SkyTrain station while the Surrey campus is adjacent to the Surrey Central SkyTrain station. The Burnaby campus is linked to the Production Way–University, Burquitlam, and Sperling–Burnaby Lake SkyTrain stations by frequent shuttle bus service. |
| Library | Four main and one archive libraries with more than 2,500,000 volumes | More than 1.1 million e-books |
| Campus Life | 25 organized research centers |
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| Hostel | #Shared Bathroom and Board - $7040 #Ensuite Room and board - $8960 | #Exam DetailsExam DetailsExam DetailsExam DetailsExam Details - $10 |
| Famous Alumni | 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). | Terry Fox (Athlete), Margaret Trudeau (Actress, Author, Justin Trudeau’s Mother), Calvin Chen (businessman, actor), Christy Clark (Canadian Politician), Tony Buzan (Author and Education consultant), Dave Cobb (6 times Grammy record producer) |
| City Life | 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. | Burnaby is a thriving urban centre known for its sound public transit system, great shopping and restaurants, and excellent family-friendly communities. It is sandwiched in between the Fraser River and the Burrard Inlet, and has the Canadian Rockies as a stunning backdrop The average burnaby bc salary in Canada is $39,400 per year or $20.21 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $33,150 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $74,211 per year. |
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Let's compare York University and Simon Fraser University based on the following criteria to help students choose the option for them:
- World ranking of Simon Fraser University is better than York University.
- On QS Ranking 2020, SFU secured 314th place while York University was ranked between 511 to 520.
- THE ranked SFU between 251 to 300 and York University was placed within 401 to 500.
- Simon Fraser University’s 2020 Impact Ranking was 19 whereas York University secured 33rd place.
- Simon Fraser University was given better score than York University by THE in all ranking criterias except teaching.
- Overall acceptance rate of SFU is higher than York University by 6% which means it is more easier to get in.
- Cost of accomodation both the universities is almost the same.
- Graduate Employability Ranking of both universities is also nearly same. However, Employer Reputation score of York University, given by QS News, is slightly better.
- Average salary earned by graduates of various programs such as MBA, LLM, PhD of York University is higher than Simon Fraser University.
So, taking into account all the above factors, it would be advised that if an international student’s aim is to get a job after degree, he/she should go for York University. However, if one wants to pursue higher education, Simon Fraser University would be better choice.
