Centennial College is a diploma- and degree-granting college in Toronto and is the oldest publicly funded college in Ontario. Algonquin College is a publicly funded English-language college located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
| Centennial College | Algonquin College | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | UG Programs -92 PG Programs -1 | UG Programs -94 |
| Acceptance Rate | 67.0 % | 5.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 60 TOEFL - 88 | IELTS - 6 TOEFL - 80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 12308 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 16704 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12600 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 2722 [For UG Program] Hostel + Meal - 17917 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Median Salary (Within 6 Months): 60,000-70,000 CAD/per year | The average salary of graduates is around CAD$44,000 |
| application requirements | Higher secondary school certificate | Applicants must have a minimum grade of 60% for admission to bachelors and 55% for graduate certificate programs Submit all transcripts of previous education Submit English language proficiency test scores |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Algonquin College (Perth) |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.4/10 Read 23 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 14 reviews |
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| General Facts | Centennial College | Algonquin College |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | College | College |
| Established | 1966 | 1967 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 92:1 | 8:1 |
| Male:Female | 52% Male, 47% Female | 53% Male, 47% Female |
| Location Facts | 5 Campuses- Progress (main), Ashtonbee, Morningside, Story Arts Centre, and Eglinton | The campus is located at Woodroffe Avenue in Ottawa, Ontario. |
| Library | Offers special collections
| Students have access to several digital resources, e-books, journals and publications. |
| Campus Life | 50 student-led clubs and organizations | The Students’ Association (SA) is an elected group of individuals who represent student interests at Algonquin. The SA is responsible for: athletic activities, campus events, special-interest clubs and associations, managing The Observatory, one of the lounges on the Woodroffe Campus, and The Landing student lounge on the Pembroke Campus. Student Affairs and Orientation strives to represent all facets of the post-secondary experience, including: combining education with hands-on learning and entertainment, organizing student orientation, creating memorable events |
| Hostel | #Rent - $10800 | #Residence Room - $11580 |
| Famous Alumni | John Candy (actor, comedian), Tobias Enverga (Former Sentor-Ontario), Jennifer Valentyne (TV actor) | Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed (Somalian Prime Minister), Germaine Arnaktauyok (artist), Michael Barrett (Canadian politician), Jason Blaine (music star) |
| City Life | Toronto is considered a world-renowned city in terms of place (quality of natural and built environments), people (diversity of population), product (key institutions, attractions, and infrastructure), and prosperity (standard of living), and is ranked in the top 20 of the world’s best cities to “live, work, invest and visit.” Dynamic neighbourhoods, globally recognized institutions, and a vibrant arts and culture scene belie the many challenges it faces, including inequity, climate change, mobility, housing, and community and neighbourhood development. | Ottawa has all the advantages of a big city, while remaining safe, clean, and easy to navigate. From the federal government to high-tech companies, from the Byward Market to music festivals, Canada’s capital city offers you a unique combination of employment opportunities and pastimes. |
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