Simon Fraser University vs. Academy of learning career college – Which school is best for me?
Locations
SFU: Surry, Burnaby, Vancouver
ALCC: 50+ locations in Canada.
Histories
SFU: named after Simon Fraser. In Jan. 1963 it was recommended that a new university was created in the lower mainland, and two months later SFU was given formal accent.
ALCC: founded as a franchise system in 1987. Originally specialized in computer and business skills.
Number of students and diversity of population
SFU: 37,670
ALCC: hard to find an exact number, as there are so many locations, however the site mentions that over 100,000 students have graduated.
Housing options and cost
SFU: $3,292 – $3,800
ALCC: Does not provide housing.
Popular Programs
SFU: Biomedical Physiology, Health Sciences, Accounting.
ALCC: software and web developer, graphic Designer, web Designer.
What Program/Degree/Diploma would you want to complete?
SFU: introduction to computer programing
ALCC: software and web designer
Admission Requirements for that Program/Degree/Diploma
SFU:BC math 12
ALCC: Grade 12 education
Deadlines
SFU: Jan. 31, 2023
ALCC: no deadline, can start at any time
Tuition costs
SFU: $2,770
ALCC: $1,800 – $20,000
Total budget to complete your education
SFU: $11,490 per term (undergraduate)
ALCC: $8,500 – $18,000 per year
Where to find more info
https://www.academyoflearning.com/
Closing – I would chose, out of these two, to go to SFU, as it has better benefits, and it has a program more directed towards my pursuits.