Engineering – Aerospace at Carleton vs. Chemical Engineering (4 years) at UOttawa

Engineering – Aerospace at Carleton is harder to get into, with a competitive average 1 points higher (85% vs 84%). Engineering – Aerospace at Carleton also admits a smaller share of applicants (50% vs 52% acceptance rate).

Engineering – Aerospace

Carleton University

85%
Competitive avg
93.3%
Median accepted

Chemical Engineering (4 years)

University of Ottawa

84%
Competitive avg
93.8%
Median accepted

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCarletonUOttawa
Competitive average85%84%
Acceptance rate50%52%
Median accepted average (reported)93.3%93.8%
Typical accepted range (reported)91–96%89.1–95.5%
Student reports3622
First-year enrollment1,100110
LocationOttawa, ONOttawa, ON

Bold values mark the more competitive program on that metric. Reported medians and ranges come from anonymous student submissions to Uniscope; published averages and acceptance rates come from official sources where available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Engineering – Aerospace at Carleton harder to get into than Chemical Engineering (4 years) at UOttawa?

Engineering – Aerospace at Carleton is harder to get into, with a competitive average 1 points higher (85% vs 84%). Engineering – Aerospace at Carleton also admits a smaller share of applicants (50% vs 52% acceptance rate).

What average do you need for Engineering – Aerospace at Carleton vs Chemical Engineering (4 years) at UOttawa?

Accepted students reported a median 93.3% average for Engineering – Aerospace at Carleton and 93.8% for Chemical Engineering (4 years) at UOttawa. Published competitive averages are 85% and 84% respectively.

Which has the higher acceptance rate, Carleton Engineering or UOttawa Engineering?

Chemical Engineering (4 years) at UOttawa has the higher acceptance rate (52% vs 50%).