Concordia University v University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba and Concordia University are ranked among the top 25 universities in Canada. Detailed below is a comparison drawn between the two, for helping in understanding the universities better.

Overview Comparison
Concordia UniversityUniversity of Manitoba
Collegedunia Score4.2 Out of 104.8 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 387 QS World University 2024
# 501 Times Higher Education 2024
# 551 QS World University 2023
# 351 Times Higher Education 2024
# 671 QS World University 2024
# 351 Times Higher Education 2023
Subject Strength# 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 551 for Medicine by QS World University 2020
# 401 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 217 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 351 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023
ProgramsUG Programs -46
PG Programs -44
Doctorate Programs -6
UG Programs -48
PG Programs -45
Doctorate Programs -12
Acceptance Rate73.0 %100.0 %
Exam ScoreDuolingo - 120
GMAT - 550
IELTS - 7
PTE - 61
TOEFL - 90
GMAT - 550
IELTS - 6.6
TOEFL - 86
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   19856
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  13725
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 22865 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   15642
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  9630
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 16216 Per Year
placement (average package)

Degree                           Average Salary

Master (Other)                   $86,000 

Masters of Arts                   $77,000 

MBA                                   $75,000 

Masters in Finance            $63,000 

Masters in Science            $59,000 

Bachelor (Other)                $47,000 


MS graduates- up to $130,000
Other masters degrees- min. $50,000


Campuses and B-SchoolsJohn Molson School of Business
I.H. Asper School of Business
CollegeDunia Reviews7.7/10 Read 18 reviews7.3/10 Read 11 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsConcordia UniversityUniversity of Manitoba
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1974
1877
Student:Faculty Ratio25:1
28:1
Male:Female48% Male, 52% Female44% Male, 56% Female
Location Facts

Located in Montreal
the two campuses are linked through shuttle services offered free of cost


Located near the Fort Garry neighborhood of Winnipeg (Southern). 
Present on the Red River in south Winnipeg


Library

Total collection 1,668,267 titles held
growing by 10,000-15,000 titles per year.
15 special collections
126 archival fonds and collections


19 libraries with 2.5 million books, 70,000 e-journals, and 700,000 e-books


Campus Life

The university has technoculture-arts and games, variety of sports clubs and athletic games
13 varsity teams and clubs
variety of student assiciations, clubs, recreation facilities, and sports camps


Campus owned Pub
Art of living center
Houses Gallery of Student Art
Variety of athletic and gaming clubs. 


Hostel#Room - $6650
#Apartment rental and utilities - $8040
#Double Room with Meal Plan - $7301
#Single Room with Meal Plan - $8915
Famous Alumni

Two time winter-Olympic Gold medalist- Alexandre Bilodeau, Annie Proulx- Writer, Anna Hopkins- actress, Aanchal Malhotra (Author/historian), Jeff Barnbay (Director)


99 Rhodes Scholars, most in Western Canada 
Murray Sinclair (Senator), Izzy Asper (Lawyer), Frank Plummer (scientist), Rosemary (professional wretsler), Guy Gavriel Kay (writer), Louis Slotin (physiscst)


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Comparison Notes

Choosing either University of Manitoba or Concordia University as one of your post-secondary institutions is a mammoth task. When planning to opt for getting enrolled with either of the two universities, international students must analyze the universities on both qualitative and quantitative grounds. 

Why Study at University of Concordia?

  • Ranked nationally #22 and globally #600 as per Times higher education, Concordia University makes it to the list of top 150 Youn University Rankings and global impact rankings.
  • A total of 9600 international students are currently enrolled in the university representing over 150 countries. The University of Manitoba has international students from only 120 countries. This is suggestive of the extensive diversity at the University of Concordia. 
  • On-campus hostel accommodations for the University of Concordia are roughly 2500 USD lower than University of Manitoba.
  • With smaller class-size, the student to faculty ratio at the University of Concordia is lower than the University of Manitoba. This helps each student to have a better interaction with the teachers and better personal interactions.

Why Study at University of Manitoba?

  • Admissions to University of Manitoba are comparatively easier than Concordia University because of the higher acceptance rate and lower scores required for standardized exams required to study in Canada
  • The tuition fees for pursuing UG degrees at University of Manitoba are lower than Concordia University.
  • The salaries offered to the graduates from University of Manitoba are higher than graduates of Concordia University.
  • The University’s alumni community comprises of more Rhodes Scholars than Concordia University.
  • The national, as well as global rankings for University of Mantioba, are better than Concordia University. Nationally, University of Manitoba ranks #15 and ranks globally among top 350-400 colleges in the world.

The comparison inclines in the favor of Univeristy of Manitoba. However, the choice is mostly dependent on the student’s preferences of program, location, their exams scores, and availability of funds.