Science at Queen's vs. Science at Western

Science at Western is harder to get into, with a competitive average 2 points higher (84% vs 82%). Science at Western also admits a smaller share of applicants (52% vs 56% acceptance rate).

Science

Queen's University

82%
Competitive avg
93.6%
Median accepted

Science

Western University

84%
Competitive avg
93.3%
Median accepted

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricQueen'sWestern
Competitive average82%84%
Acceptance rate56%52%
Median accepted average (reported)93.6%93.3%
Typical accepted range (reported)91–94.8%92–95.6%
Student reports4655
First-year enrollment961550
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 Science at Queen's harder to get into than Science at Western?

Science at Western is harder to get into, with a competitive average 2 points higher (84% vs 82%). Science at Western also admits a smaller share of applicants (52% vs 56% acceptance rate).

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

Accepted students reported a median 93.6% average for Science at Queen's and 93.3% for Science at Western. Published competitive averages are 82% and 84% respectively.

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

Science at Queen's has the higher acceptance rate (56% vs 52%).