University of Victoria and Simon Fraser University

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<p>Does anyone know anything about these universities? I stumbled upon them last week, and they really has me intrigued. I've visited Victoria before and I loved the island, but I really wasn't looking for the university at that time, and Simon Fraser looks intriguing in that it's located right near Vancouver!</p>

<p>Anyhow, U of V seems to be a VERY affordable option - unless I'm incorrect, the total comprehensive cost for room/board, tuition, and fees for American students is around $19,000! Simon Fraser also looks to be a steal at $20,155/year.</p>

<p>Can anyone tell me more about these universities?</p>

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<p>To the top.</p>

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<p>I don't know too much... but I think U Vic is more artsy. I think SFU has a good business program?</p>

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<p>I've heard UVic's campus is gorgeous, and the weather is great...SFU's campus is very...concrete/utilitarian... UVic seems more arts-oriented, as I <3Pi said...</p>

<p>Both UVic and SFU are top ranked (1 and 2 respectively) for the "Comprehensive University" according to McLeans (Canada's version of USNWR)
<a href="http://www.macleans.ca/education/universities/acomprehensive.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.macleans.ca/education/universities/acomprehensive.pdf&lt;/a>
Rankings</a> : Macleans OnCampus</p>

<p>What are you looking for in a school?</p>

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<p>Oh yeah... SFU is grey. I personally don't see how anyone can get any motivation to learn there...haha.</p>

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<p>Haha, I wasn't a fan when I visited (didn't help that it was a cloudy day either :P) but I know some people who liked something about it, so to each his own.</p>