University of Toronto and Queen’s University are public research universities of Canada. Queen’s University is located in the Kingston whereas U of T is situated in Toronto, both in Ontario province. Whether you prefer a fast paced city life or a laid back smaller town vibe, Canada has plenty of study destinations to choose from. Tabulated below are the comparisons on two of the most prominent universities in the country.
| Queen's University | University of Toronto updated | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | 7.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 209 QS World University 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 # 246 QS World University 2023 | # 21 QS World University 2024 # 21 Times Higher Education 2024 # 16 US News 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 196 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 126 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 26 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 13 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 21 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -45 PG Programs -69 Doctorate Programs -10 | UG Programs -83 PG Programs -95 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 0.0 % | 43.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 600 GRE updated - 315 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 60 TOEFL - 88 | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 6.5 MELAB - 85 TOEFL - 100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 18225 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 9695 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10920 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 45616 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30120 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranking 2020: 101 – 110; Average annual salary is 49,000 USD. Highest paying degree and their per annum salaries are: MBA: 96,000 CAD; BA: 79,000 CAD; BS: 75,000 CAD | Placement rate was around 85% within 3 months of graduation Top recruiters were McKenzie Investments, KPMG, EY, Deloitte, Pepsico, Scotiank, National Bank Financial and others. University of Toronto Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By Degree: Executive Masters-$208,000 PhD-$85,000 MBA-$83,000 Doctorate-$74,000 Masters in Science-$73,000 Masters in Finance-$72,000 |
| application requirements | Minimum 75% in bachelors for MBA and 60% for Masters in Engineering; Portfolio; Essays; Resume. | Student Profile/Supplementary Application (depends on program) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Stephen J.R. Smith School of Business | University of Toronto (Mississauga) University of Toronto (Scarborough) Rotman School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.7/10 Read 21 reviews | 7.0/10 Read 69 reviews |
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| General Facts | Queen's University | University of Toronto updated |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1841 | 1827 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 24:1 |
| Male:Female | 0% Male, 0% Female | 45% Male, 55% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in the heart of Kingston; Campus is divided into three major parts: Main, West and Isabel Campus located within 1.5 km of radius | |
| Library | Six campus libraries in five buildings; Over 3,000,000 images; 300,000 architectural drawings; 3,000,000 physical volumes; 80,000 e-journals | Largest Library in Canada but ranked third in North America following Havard and Yale. Total 44 libraries are located across three campuses. More than 12 millions printed books, 1.4 million digital books, 150467 journal titles and a staff of 500. 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, GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. |
| Campus Life | Over 400 student clubs such as Amnesty International, Oxfam, Urban Snowboarding, Musical Theatres, etc; Three dinning halls and 22 retail food outlets on campus | The campus has Kinesiology & Physical Education Undergraduate Association, Annesley Student Government Association (ASGA), Radio FWD, The Underground, UTM Society- CFRE Radio 91.9 FM, The Medium, Mike- newspaper, CIUT FM 89.5, and UTM AFFILIATE - Women's Centre. 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, GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. |
| Hostel | #Room - $7488 | #TESTING - $10 |
| Famous Alumni | Arthur B. McDonald (Nobel Prize in Physics); Fraser Stoddart (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Shirley Tilghman (President of Princeton University); Robert Borden (Prime Minister of Canada); Derek Burney (former Chairman and CEO of Bell Canada); Elon Musk (founder of SpaceX and Tesla) | 10 Nobel laureates, Ariana Grande (singer), Lin Chi-ling (model), Patrick Brown (Canadian Politician), Agnes Chan (Singer), Rudy Giuliani (Former Mayor of New York City), Margaret Atwood (writer) and Leslie Dan. 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, GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. |
| City Life | Kingston is located in eastern Ontario; Listed among top 5 university towns of the world by BBC; Ranked as 6th best place to retire by moneysense.ca; Unemployment rate in December 2019 was 4.7%; Popularly known as “Limestone city” as many historical buildings situated here are constructed using limestone | updated 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, GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. 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, GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. 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, GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. |
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University of Toronto and Queen’s stand at par when it comes to acquiring a general degree but each has its strengths and specialities. For instance U of T’s Computer science program is putting Canada on the map for Artificial Intelligence. The huge contrast comes in terms of culture and environment. Queen’s University has close knitted University life in the university town, ranked among top 5 university towns of the world. Toronto on the other hand is a large financial city with a steady GDP growth rate. A lower study cost at Queen’s can shift the preference of students willing to pursue higher education in Canada.
- A stark difference in terms of rankings can be seen, U of T ranks #25 in QS world ranking whereas Queen’s holds #246 position.
- Placement ans average salary package for both the universities are substantial, Graduate Employability ranking for Queen’s is 101-110 with average pay of 49,000 USD. whereas Executive MBA graduates are most demanded at U of T.
- U of T faculties and divisions award approximately 4,500 admission scholarships that total nearly $20 million. Total value of Queen’s international admission scholarship goes upto $9,000.
- Queen’s has undergraduate students from over 120 countries with over 1300 comprising the international students population. Whereas 21% of the student body at U of T comprises international students coming from more than 163 countries.
- Queen’s is considered easier academically but has a low acceptance rate of 12.4% as compared to 43 % in U of T.
- Admissions at U ot T are less rigorous with moderate exam score requirements. University of Toronto is home to the largest library in Canada following Harvard and Yale with a total of 44 libraries across three campuses.
A detailed analysis points towards University of Toronto as a preferred study abroad desination. Though final choice between the two depends upon program preference of the candidate.
