Situated in two of the world’s most favorite study destinations, USA and Canada, Times Higher Education rank both the universities closely, while University of Toronto ranks over UCLA as per QS Rankings.
| University of Toronto updated | University of California | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 7.4 Out of 10 | 7.8 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 21 Times Higher Education 2024 # 21 QS World University 2024 # 16 US News 2023 | # 15 US News 2024 # 18 Times Higher Education 2024 # 29 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 26 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 13 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 21 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 16 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 18 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 14 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -83 PG Programs -95 Doctorate Programs -7 | UG Programs -23 PG Programs -42 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 43.0 % | 10.8 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 6.5 MELAB - 85 TOEFL - 100 | GMAT - 680 IELTS - 7 SAT - 1330 TOEFL - 87 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 45616 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30120 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 42993 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26544 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 34584 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 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 | Graduate Employability rank: QS-#3 University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is one of the top public universities in Los Angeles, United States. It is ranked #44 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Degree Average Salary Masters in Finance $180,000 MBA $150,000 Executive Masters $146,000 Doctorate $136,000 Executive MBA $135,000 Masters in Science $101,000 |
| application requirements | Student Profile/Supplementary Application (depends on program) | 94% in 12th for UG and 83% in bachelors for graduate admission; Name and email of references; Statement of Purpose |
| Campuses and B-Schools | University of Toronto (Mississauga) University of Toronto (Scarborough) Rotman School of Management | Anderson School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.0/10 Read 69 reviews | 8.3/10 Read 6 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Toronto updated | University of California |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1827 | 1919 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 55% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| Location Facts | Five mile from Pacific Ocean, Located in West-wood neighborhood of LA | |
| Library | 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. | 12 million print and electronic volumes |
| Campus Life | 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. | Over 100 Student organizations |
| Hostel | #TESTING - $10 | #Room and Board - $17148 #Room & Board - $17436 |
| Famous Alumni | 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. | 14 Nobel laureates, 15 Mac Authors |
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Opting between UCLA and UToronto depends on various factors. These are also influenced by the visa and immigration policies of the two countries.
- Canada has immigration friendly policies and has a welcoming environment and an abundant number of opportunities for international students
- Getting a PR for Canada is easies than that of USA.
- The USA offers higher returns on investment, irrespective of the choice of field of study.
University of Toronto ranks #1 nationally while UCLA ranks #20. Furthermore, the selection of the university is dependent on the choice of program
- UCLA ranks better than UToronto among global Engineering and Technology programs as per QS rankings
- University of Toronto ranks better for Global FT MBA programs as per Financial Times Ranking
- UCLA aces the global rankings for Business Analytics courses over UToronto.
- UToronto has better rankings for Pharmacy courses over UCLA.
The choice of program plays an important role in the university which university to pick. However, another factor to consider when planning to study abroad is funding. University of Toronto wins in this department as not only the funding offered to international students are more but UCLA does not offer any financial aid to its international bachelor applicants.
Applicants are here exposed to various aspects of both the universities to make a smart choice based on their preference. Studying at either of the university will offer you a humungous amount of opportunities and world-class education. You must choose between the two universities based on their preferences.
