Engineering – Mechanical at Carleton vs. Engineering (BEng) at York

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

Engineering – Mechanical

Carleton University

85%
Competitive avg
90.1%
Median accepted

Engineering (BEng)

York University

84%
Competitive avg
92%
Median accepted

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCarletonYork
Competitive average85%84%
Acceptance rate50%52%
Median accepted average (reported)90.1%92%
Typical accepted range (reported)88–92.2%89–94.4%
Student reports1659
First-year enrollment1,100450
LocationOttawa, ONToronto, 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 – Mechanical at Carleton harder to get into than Engineering (BEng) at York?

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

What average do you need for Engineering – Mechanical at Carleton vs Engineering (BEng) at York?

Accepted students reported a median 90.1% average for Engineering – Mechanical at Carleton and 92% for Engineering (BEng) at York. Published competitive averages are 85% and 84% respectively.

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

Engineering (BEng) at York has the higher acceptance rate (52% vs 50%).