Computer Science at UofT vs. Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) at Waterloo

Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) at Waterloo is harder to get into, with a competitive average 2 points higher (94% vs 92%). Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) at Waterloo also admits a smaller share of applicants (14% vs 18% acceptance rate).

Computer Science

University of Toronto

92%
Competitive avg
97.5%
Median accepted

Computer Science (Regular/Co-op)

University of Waterloo

94%
Competitive avg
98%
Median accepted

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricUofTWaterloo
Competitive average92%94%
Acceptance rate18%14%
Median accepted average (reported)97.5%98%
Typical accepted range (reported)96–98.5%96.7–98.7%
Student reports8554
First-year enrollmentN/A360
LocationToronto, 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 at UofT harder to get into than Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) at Waterloo?

Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) at Waterloo is harder to get into, with a competitive average 2 points higher (94% vs 92%). Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) at Waterloo also admits a smaller share of applicants (14% vs 18% acceptance rate).

What average do you need for Computer Science at UofT vs Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) at Waterloo?

Accepted students reported a median 97.5% average for Computer Science at UofT and 98% for Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) at Waterloo. Published competitive averages are 92% and 94% respectively.

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

Computer Science at UofT has the higher acceptance rate (18% vs 14%).