University of Ottawa vs Concordia University

University of Ottawa is a public research university that ranks amongst the top 200 universities globally while Concordia University is a public research university that ranks amongst the top 600 universities globally. 

Overview Comparison
University of OttawaConcordia University
Collegedunia Score4.7 Out of 104.2 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 177 Times Higher Education 2024
# 203 QS World University 2024
# 137 Times Higher Education 2023
# 387 QS World University 2024
# 501 Times Higher Education 2024
# 551 QS World University 2023
Subject Strength# 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 137 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023
# 58 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 551 for Medicine by QS World University 2020
ProgramsUG Programs -67
PG Programs -55
Doctorate Programs -11
UG Programs -46
PG Programs -44
Doctorate Programs -6
Acceptance Rate55.0 %73.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT - 560
IELTS - 7
PTE - 60
TOEFL - 86
Duolingo - 120
GMAT - 550
IELTS - 7
PTE - 61
TOEFL - 90
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   43306
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  19102
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 44253 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   19856
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  13725
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 22865 Per Year
placement (average package)

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 


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 


application requirements

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

No specific minimum GPA required

Campuses and B-SchoolsTelfer School of Management
John Molson School of Business
CollegeDunia Reviews7.6/10 Read 33 reviews7.7/10 Read 18 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of OttawaConcordia University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1848
1974
Student:Faculty Ratio13:1
25:1
Male:Female40% Male, 60% Female48% Male, 52% Female
Location Facts

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


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


Library

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


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


Campus Life

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
 


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


Hostel#Suite (2 single occupancy bedrooms) - $10084
#Apartment (4-bedroom apartments) - $12215
#Traditional (double occupancy bedrooms) - $7093
#Studio (double occupancy) - $8611
#Room - $6650
#Apartment rental and utilities - $8040
Famous Alumni

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).


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


City Life

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%. 


The city offers a huge student crowd with 6 universities and 12 colleges.
120 annual parades, cheaper cost of living, low unemployment rate (6.4%)


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