Nursing at Queen's vs. Nursing at Western

Nursing at Western is harder to get into, with a competitive average 3 points higher (91% vs 88%). Nursing at Western also admits a smaller share of applicants (26% vs 38% acceptance rate).

Nursing

Queen's University

88%
Competitive avg
94%
Median accepted

Nursing

Western University

91%
Competitive avg
94.5%
Median accepted

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricQueen'sWestern
Competitive average88%91%
Acceptance rate38%26%
Median accepted average (reported)94%94.5%
Typical accepted range (reported)92.9–95.6%93.2–96.1%
Student reports2428
First-year enrollment124190
LocationKingston, ONLondon, 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 at Queen's harder to get into than Nursing at Western?

Nursing at Western is harder to get into, with a competitive average 3 points higher (91% vs 88%). Nursing at Western also admits a smaller share of applicants (26% vs 38% acceptance rate).

What average do you need for Nursing at Queen's vs Nursing at Western?

Accepted students reported a median 94% average for Nursing at Queen's and 94.5% for Nursing at Western. Published competitive averages are 88% and 91% respectively.

Which has the higher acceptance rate, Queen's Nursing or Western Nursing?

Nursing at Queen's has the higher acceptance rate (38% vs 26%).