apples & oranges differences between college & university education in ontario
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Curriculum
College• Program offerings are in direct
response to continually shifting labour market demands.
• Curriculum is based on the skills required for a particular job: this information comes directly from employers (*PACs)
University• Program offerings are selected
based on student interest with little or no direct correlation to labour market demand.
• Curriculum is broad & meant for theoretical knowledge in
subject areas (like Liberal Arts)
Learning StyleCollege
• Students have close to 50/50 mix of theory & practical experience in labs, internships & co-ops.
• Given skills to prepare for direct entry into a career.
• Professors are industry experts.
University• The majority of classes
structured much like high school (classroom).
• The lessons are based on theory in a general field, and provide a theoretical understanding of a given topic.
• Professors are academic scholars plus T.A. (teaching assistants)
Time in School
College1 to 4 years
1 year = Certificate
2 years = Diploma
3 years = Advanced Diploma
4 years = Bachelor Degree
2-5 years = Apprenticeship
University4 to 10 years
4 years = Undergraduate Bachelor Degree
+1 year = Teacher’s College
+2 years = Master’s Degree
+2 years = Doctorate Degree
+3 years = Med. Internship
Average Costs of Learning
College• Diplomas $3000 -
$14,000/yr
• Applied Degrees $5,500+/yr
• Joint programs college/university$5,500+/yr
• Post-Graduate $2,500 - $14,000/yr
University• Degrees (undergrad)
$5700+/yr
• Graduate $6,000+/yr
• Doctor/Dentist
$10,000 - $14,000/yr
• Executive MBA
$25,000+/yrSource:Ontario Colleges: An Overview. Retrieved Feb.5, 2009 from www.collegesontario.org/client/collegesontario/colleges_ontario_lp4w_lnd_webstation.nsf/page/Fast+Sheets+News2?OpenDocument
Source:Stats Canada. (October 20, 2009). University Tuition Fees. Retrieved Nov 11, 2009 from www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/081009/dq081009a-eng.htm
Admission RequirementsCollege
• OSSD
• C/U level courses for diplomas; U/M level courses for degrees
• 70% to 95% averages needed
• Supplemental requirements
• Some programs (nursing, dental) look for top academic grades
• Smaller intakes = smaller class
size for many courses
University
• OSSD
• U/M level courses
• 70% to 95% averages needed
• Supplemental requirements
• Some programs (med/law school) look for top academic grades
• Bigger intakes = big lectures for many courses
Where do you go for training?
Colleges don’t offer all program areas of study
Universities don’t offer all program areas of study
Emergency Services
Culinary/ Hospitality
Health/DentalSkilled Trades
Graphic / Game Design
Accounting
Lawyer
Doctor/ Dentist Civil
Engineer
Architect/ Urban Planner
Teacher
Nursing
Computer/ Software Engineer
1990 1995 2000 2005 2008
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0
100
200
150
250
Employment Growth in Ontario
by Level of Education (1990 to 2008)
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey (as of October 2008)
THE FACTS ABOUT APPLES & ORANGES: Jobs are requiring more education than in previous generations.
Between 1990 and 2008:
• Jobs requiring university education more than doubled!
• Jobs requiring college education continues to increase.
• No high school = less jobs (and usually, less pay).
University
College
Less than High School
High School
This is where you want to be!
• 24 public colleges
• Most programs are aligned to jobs market
• Skills & theory-based learning
• 1 - 4 years
• $2,300+ (average per year)
www.ontariocolleges.ca
• 21 public universities
• Most programs are General Arts & Science based
• Subject & theory-based learning
• 4 -10 years
• $4,900+ (average per year)
www.electronicinfo.ca
Summary Colleges University
My final advice to you:• Remember apples and oranges are both good for you.
• Research should make your post-secondary selection easier.
• Try not to get stressed out…you’ll go…
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