Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster vs. Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN at York

Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN at York is harder to get into, with a competitive average 1 points higher (88% vs 87%). Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN at York also admits a smaller share of applicants (38% vs 42% acceptance rate).

Nursing I (McMaster University Site)

McMaster University

87%
Competitive avg
94.5%
Median accepted

Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN

York University

88%
Competitive avg
91.2%
Median accepted

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMcMasterYork
Competitive average87%88%
Acceptance rate42%38%
Median accepted average (reported)94.5%91.2%
Typical accepted range (reported)93.9–96%90–93.6%
Student reports1743
First-year enrollment250N/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 Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster harder to get into than Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN at York?

Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN at York is harder to get into, with a competitive average 1 points higher (88% vs 87%). Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN at York also admits a smaller share of applicants (38% vs 42% acceptance rate).

What average do you need for Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster vs Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN at York?

Accepted students reported a median 94.5% average for Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster and 91.2% for Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN at York. Published competitive averages are 87% and 88% respectively.

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

Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster has the higher acceptance rate (42% vs 38%).