Overview Comparison
| Richard Ivey School of Business | Schulich School of Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | PG Programs -3 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -2 PG Programs -11 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 99938 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12262 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 34219 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 56114 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 4500 Per Year |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 9.5/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.7/10 Read 1 reviews |
Top Courses Comparison
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| ranking | # 201 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 51 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 | # 401 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 51 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 |
| application | #343 Applicants # 151 Admissions # 44 % Acceptance Rate | #1680 Applicants # 420 Admissions # 25 % Acceptance Rate |
| exam scores | Duolingo - 115/160GMAT - 680/800IELTS - 7/9PTE - 70/90TOEFL - 100/120 | IELTS - 7/9PTE - 60/90TOEFL - 100/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have | GPA of 3.4 average and preferably 680 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 5 years. | GPA of 3.3 average and preferably 660 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 5 years. |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -99938 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -84171 |
| Return on Investment/Average Package | #Average Salary115146 | #Average Salary |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Mar 1, 2023 (Application Period For Fall 2023 Intake) | Oct 12, 2023 (Application Deadline For Round 1) Jan 18, 2024 (Application Deadline For Round 2) Apr 12, 2024 (Application Deadline For Round 3) |
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Comparison Notes
- Both schools offer dual degrees, but the MBA/JD program at Ivey is only for 3 years while that at Schulich is for 4 years. Ivey also offers a 2-year MEng/MBA course and Schulich allows students to do either an MBA/MFA or an MBA/MA.
- Both schools promote immersion in global business cultures through exchange programs and international study trips. Ivey organizes trips to China or South America while Schulich organizes trips to South America.
- Schulich offers more specialization options than Ivey.
- The employment rates at both schools were similar, with Ivey at 91% and Schulich at 89%.
- Only 58 companies hired Ivey students whereas 155 did so for Schulich.
- Most Ivey students went into careers in consulting while most Schulich students went into financial services.
- Schulich fared better in gender representation, with women making up 40% of the class, compared to Ivey’s 30%.
- Schulich provides more number of scholarships, but Ivey has some special awards for international students like the Ivey Global Leader Award. Neither school asks for separate scholarship applications.
Schulich has a lot more options in terms of what you study, but Ivey is generally said to have slightly better placements. Either one would be a good choice, and prospective students are advised to choose the school based on the specialization they intend to pursue, as both schools have different courses.
