Computer Science (co-op and regular) at Guelph vs. Software Engineering (Co-op Only) at Waterloo

Software Engineering (Co-op Only) at Waterloo is harder to get into, with a competitive average 5 points higher (94% vs 89%). Software Engineering (Co-op Only) at Waterloo also admits a smaller share of applicants (14% vs 34% acceptance rate).

Computer Science (co-op and regular)

University of Guelph

89%
Competitive avg
92%
Median accepted

Software Engineering (Co-op Only)

University of Waterloo

94%
Competitive avg
97.5%
Median accepted

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricGuelphWaterloo
Competitive average89%94%
Acceptance rate34%14%
Median accepted average (reported)92%97.5%
Typical accepted range (reported)89.2–94.3%96.5–98.5%
Student reports2436
First-year enrollmentN/A127
LocationGuelph, ONWaterloo, 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 Computer Science (co-op and regular) at Guelph harder to get into than Software Engineering (Co-op Only) at Waterloo?

Software Engineering (Co-op Only) at Waterloo is harder to get into, with a competitive average 5 points higher (94% vs 89%). Software Engineering (Co-op Only) at Waterloo also admits a smaller share of applicants (14% vs 34% acceptance rate).

What average do you need for Computer Science (co-op and regular) at Guelph vs Software Engineering (Co-op Only) at Waterloo?

Accepted students reported a median 92% average for Computer Science (co-op and regular) at Guelph and 97.5% for Software Engineering (Co-op Only) at Waterloo. Published competitive averages are 89% and 94% respectively.

Which has the higher acceptance rate, Guelph Computer Science or Waterloo Computer Science?

Computer Science (co-op and regular) at Guelph has the higher acceptance rate (34% vs 14%).