Nursing at Western vs. Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN at York

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

Western University

91%
Competitive avg
94.5%
Median accepted

Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN

York University

88%
Competitive avg
91.2%
Median accepted

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricWesternYork
Competitive average91%88%
Acceptance rate26%38%
Median accepted average (reported)94.5%91.2%
Typical accepted range (reported)93.2–96.1%90–93.6%
Student reports2843
First-year enrollment190N/A
LocationLondon, 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 at Western harder to get into than Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN at York?

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 Western vs Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN at York?

Accepted students reported a median 94.5% average for Nursing at Western and 91.2% for Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN at York. Published competitive averages are 91% and 88% respectively.

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

Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN at York has the higher acceptance rate (38% vs 26%).