Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster is harder to get into, with a competitive average 4 points higher (92% vs 88%). Nursing at Western also admits a smaller share of applicants (26% vs 42% acceptance rate).
McMaster University
Western University
| Metric | McMaster | Western |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive average | 92% | 88% |
| Acceptance rate | 42% | 26% |
| Median accepted average (reported) | 94.5% | 94.5% |
| Typical accepted range (reported) | 93.9–96% | 93.2–96% |
| Student reports | 17 | 29 |
| First-year enrollment | 250 | 190 |
| Location | Hamilton, ON | London, 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.
Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster is harder to get into, with a competitive average 4 points higher (92% vs 88%). Nursing at Western also admits a smaller share of applicants (26% vs 42% acceptance rate).
Accepted students reported a median 94.5% average for Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster and 94.5% for Nursing at Western. Published competitive averages are 92% and 88% respectively.
Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster has the higher acceptance rate (42% vs 26%).