Brock University is a public research university in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Wilfrid Laurier University is a public university in Ontario, Canada, with campuses in Waterloo, Brantford and Milton.
| Brock University | Wilfrid Laurier University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 4.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 1201 QS World University 2024 # 1001 QS World University 2023 # 1306 US News 2023 | # 1247 US News 2023 # 1182 Center for World University Rankings 2022 # 1247 US News 2022 |
| Subject Strength | - | - |
| Programs | UG Programs -32 PG Programs -21 Doctorate Programs -5 | UG Programs -59 PG Programs -21 Doctorate Programs -12 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85.0 % | 70.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 60 TOEFL - 88 | IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 59 TOEFL - 83 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 20914 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 11752 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 17720 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 18990 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 10328 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8363 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average Salaries are as follows: Degree Average Salary Bachelor of Arts $36,000 Bachelor (Other) $35,000 MBA $30,000 | 93.3% of international students were employed within 12 months of graduation. Average salary of Masters: $69000 Average salary of bachelors of science: $66000 |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Applicants must submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit English Language Proficiency test scores Complete the program specific requirements |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Goodman School of Business | Lazaridis School of Business & Economics |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 9 reviews | 7.1/10 Read 9 reviews |
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| General Facts | Brock University | Wilfrid Laurier University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1964 | 1911 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 33:1 | 29:1 |
| Male:Female | 42% Male, 57% Female | 41% Male, 58% Female |
| Location Facts | The campus is located at St. Catherine, Ontario, Canada. Another campus is operated at Hamilton, Ontario | Laurier has two campuses: one in Waterloo and one in Brantford. Laurier’s campuses are located at the heart of southwestern Ontario, Canada’s most populous province. Ontario is home to Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, and Toronto, the largest city in Canada. |
| Library | The library at the university provides facilities like e-books, study rooms, research guides, study guides, course readings etc. | Laurier Library holds 1 million print volumes, 312,000 electronic books, 68,000 electronic journals, and 280 databases, thousands of media titles (about 5,000 including streaming and DVDs). In addition, the library is a member of the tri-university "group of libraries" (University of Waterloo, University of Guelph, Wilfrid Laurier University), through which access to a combined information collection in excess of seven million print items is available. |
| Campus Life | Student Life provides opportunities for everyone in the Brock community to be active and engaged at Brock and within its surrounding communities.The university facilitates engagement opportunities for Brock students that encourage extra-curricular and co-curricular learning experiences and that enrich the communities at Brock, in Niagara, and beyond. University programs and services support Brock students’ development and success. The university offers programs and services that support first-year orientation and transition, campus involvement, leadership development, community engagement and volunteerism, and off-campus living. The on campus residences are walking distance from the classes, that helps students to make connections with other students and get support with dedicated staff members and service desks in the traditional, semi-suite and townhouse style accommodations. | The student life on campus is academically driven, yet socially thriving. Laurier is Canada’s No. 1 university for student satisfaction in the comprehensive category of the Macleans Rankings for Canadian Universities for the fourth year in a row. Laurier has more than 250 student-led clubs and groups, in addition to faculty associations, student unions and student publications. From international internships and exchange programs to international field courses, seeing the world from a different perspective is always encouraged. |
| Hostel | #Double Room - $8440 #Single Room - $9280 | #Double Room - $3938 #Single Room - $4425 |
| Famous Alumni | Peter McLaren (Canadian scholar), Kyle Dubas (Canadian Ice hockey player), Matthew Santoro (Canadian youtuber), Rick Campanelli (Canadian television and radio personality) | Dean Allison (Canadian politician), Stephen Woodworth (Canadian politician), Cheryl Pounder (ice hockey player), Shad (Canadian rapper) |
| City Life | Brock’s beautiful location in Niagara combines the best of everything. Here you’ll enjoy all the benefits of a comprehensive university, in a convenient, affordable and safe region with beautiful natural surroundings. It is the only university in Canada in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, at the centre of Canada’s Niagara Peninsula on the Niagara Escarpment. Niagara offers safe and affordable housing options including individual apartments, and shared student housing that are just minutes from Brock’s main campus. | Waterloo is a dynamic urban centre well known for its rich cultural diversity and high-tech savvy. Often rated as one of the top 10 cities to live in Canada, Waterloo attracts top business talent and students from around the world, advancing its reputation as one of the country’s smartest communities. |
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