Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Quick Stats Tool Expands Access to Comprehensive and Detailed Postsecondary Education Data in Ontario
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Simplicity and functionality are central to the Bauhaus architectural style, and important objectives in the field of statistics. This poster piece is inspired by Bauhaus in its colourful, minimalistic design with strong graphic style evoking geometric beauty. It features the David Braley Health Sciences Centre of McMaster University, a downtown building completed in 2016.
Digital artwork by Amy Jiao of Surface Impression. No AI was used in the creation of these original artworks.
The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario’s Quick Stats offers detailed data on postsecondary education, helping researchers, policymakers, educators, and the public enhance policies and services and make informed decisions.
The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO), an agency funded by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, developed Quick Stats, an online tool with a rich collection of data on postsecondary education in Ontario. It includes information on applications, enrolment, student satisfaction, graduation rates, graduate outcomes, and tuition rates, with breakdowns by credential type and data on both domestic and international students.
The datasets are available through an information-sharing agreement between HEQCO and the ministry. Previous versions of the Quick Stats tool relied on publicly available data and was less detailed. The data in Quick Stats is presented bilingually, in a clear, accessible format and the latest version introduces customizable, downloadable tables and visualizations.
Quick Stats benefits a wide range of users including researchers, policymakers, educators, and the public. Researchers can conduct in-depth analyses and make evidence-based recommendations to improve postsecondary education. Policymakers can inform their decisions and create policies that address the needs of different stakeholder groups. Educators can better understand relevant trends and outcomes to improve programs and support services. Students and parents can explore the tool to make informed choices about postsecondary education options. The tool’s popularity is evident, as one of the most visited sections of HEQCO’s website.
Through Quick Stats, HEQCO and the ministry have made postsecondary education data much more available, accurate, comprehensive, and meaningful. And the initiative contributes to greater understanding, decision-making, and enhancements in postsecondary education.
