Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster vs. Nursing (4 years) – uOttawa's campus (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa

Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster is harder to get into, with a competitive average 1 points higher (92% vs 91%). Nursing (4 years) – uOttawa's campus (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa also admits a smaller share of applicants (5% vs 42% acceptance rate).

Nursing I (McMaster University Site)

McMaster University

92%
Competitive avg
94.5%
Median accepted

Nursing (4 years) – uOttawa's campus (French Immersion Stream is available)

University of Ottawa

91%
Competitive avg
95.4%
Median accepted

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMcMasterUOttawa
Competitive average92%91%
Acceptance rate42%5%
Median accepted average (reported)94.5%95.4%
Typical accepted range (reported)93.9–96%94.1–97.5%
Student reports1720
First-year enrollment250150
LocationHamilton, 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 Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster harder to get into than Nursing (4 years) – uOttawa's campus (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa?

Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster is harder to get into, with a competitive average 1 points higher (92% vs 91%). Nursing (4 years) – uOttawa's campus (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa also admits a smaller share of applicants (5% vs 42% acceptance rate).

What average do you need for Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster vs Nursing (4 years) – uOttawa's campus (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa?

Accepted students reported a median 94.5% average for Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster and 95.4% for Nursing (4 years) – uOttawa's campus (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa. Published competitive averages are 92% and 91% respectively.

Which has the higher acceptance rate, McMaster Nursing or UOttawa Nursing?

Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster has the higher acceptance rate (42% vs 5%).