University comparisons

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.sfu.ca/

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.