Engineering I at McMaster vs. Engineering Science at UofT

Engineering Science at UofT is harder to get into, with a competitive average 5 points higher (97% vs 92%). Engineering Science at UofT also admits a smaller share of applicants (20.4% vs 22% acceptance rate).

Engineering I

McMaster University

92%
Competitive avg
95.3%
Median accepted

Engineering Science

University of Toronto

97%
Competitive avg
97.5%
Median accepted

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMcMasterUofT
Competitive average92%97%
Acceptance rate22%20.4%
Median accepted average (reported)95.3%97.5%
Typical accepted range (reported)93.7–96%96–98.6%
Student reports3366
First-year enrollment900N/A
LocationHamilton, 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 I at McMaster harder to get into than Engineering Science at UofT?

Engineering Science at UofT is harder to get into, with a competitive average 5 points higher (97% vs 92%). Engineering Science at UofT also admits a smaller share of applicants (20.4% vs 22% acceptance rate).

What average do you need for Engineering I at McMaster vs Engineering Science at UofT?

Accepted students reported a median 95.3% average for Engineering I at McMaster and 97.5% for Engineering Science at UofT. Published competitive averages are 92% and 97% respectively.

Which has the higher acceptance rate, McMaster Engineering or UofT Engineering?

Engineering I at McMaster has the higher acceptance rate (22% vs 20.4%).