Which school is cheaper: Upper Canada College or Willowdale High School?

Willowdale High School has lower published tuition than Upper Canada College — roughly 142% cheaper at the midpoint. Willowdale High School runs $18,400-$18,400 USD/year; Upper Canada College runs $42,800-$46,400.

What is the true annual cost difference between Upper Canada College and Willowdale High School?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), Willowdale High School runs about $20,380 per year vs $47,330 at Upper Canada College — a difference of $26,950.

Which curriculum does Upper Canada College vs Willowdale High School offer?

Upper Canada College offers IB and Canadian. Willowdale High School offers Canadian.

How do admissions compare between Upper Canada College and Willowdale High School?

Upper Canada College has Moderate admissions; Willowdale High School has Open admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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Upper Canada College vs Willowdale High School

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Willowdale High School is 132% cheaper than Upper Canada College on true annual cost ($20,380 vs $47,330). Willowdale High School scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (87/100 vs 57/100).

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Upper Canada College vs Willowdale High School side-by-side comparison
Metric	Upper Canada College	Willowdale High School
Curriculum	IB, Canadian	Canadian
Ages served	Ages 5 to 18	Ages 14 to 18

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