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Price Comparison

2005 University Cafeteria Price Comparison

Each year the Canadian College and University Food Services Association (CCUFSA) completes a price survey using popular menu items.  This survey compiles price data from several Canadian universities and colleges.

Using WATCARD UW Food Services purchase information, three random students were selected to compare specific item pricing amongst six universities.

prices
Item
Waterloo ($)
McMaster ($)
Windsor ($)
Western ($)
Guelph ($)
Student #1
         
Cereal 1.49 1.99 1.75 1.89 1.79
Juice, 300ml 1.35 1.35 1.39 1.40 1.29
Cheese Slice 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.70
Caesar Salad 3.95 4.29 2.99 3.29 3.99
Milk, Chocolate, 500ml 1.70 1.59 1.55 1.87 1.63
Chicken Fingers & Fries 5.25 5.99 6.49 5.25 7.62
Milk, White, 500 ml 1.60 1.59 1.55 1.87 1.63
Pop, can, 355ml 1.09 1.05 1.10 1.22 1.25
Total Student #1 17.03 18.45 17.42 17.39 19.90
           
Student #2
         
Egg, One 0.95 0.75 0.99 0.79 0.85
Pancake, Three 1.75 2.50 2.29 1.59 3.12
Milk, White, 500ml 1.60 1.59 1.55 1.87 1.63
Philly Steak Sandwich 5.50 5.99 6.29 4.49 5.36
Vegetable Side 1.29 1.29 1.29 1.29 1.29
Pop, Fountain 1.29 1.09 1.25 1.29 1.14
Water, Bottle, 500ml 1.29 1.29 0.99 1.29 1.50
Turkey Sandwich 3.29 3.99 4.49 3.83 3.36
Gatorade 2.15 2.09 2.15 2.61 2.00
Total Student #2 19.11 20.58 21.29 19.05 20.25
           
Student #3
         
French Toast 1.75 2.50 2.29 1.75 2.40
Juice, 473ml 1.75 1.89 1.59 1.87 1.79
Hot Chocolate, Small 1.40 0.90 0.98 0.98 1.10
Meat Cannelloni 4.50 4.25 4.99 5.29 5.24
Fries, Small 1.55 1.75 1.89 1.69 1.84
Milk, White, 250ml 0.95 0.99 0.85 1.40 1.14
Total Student #3 11.90 12.28 12.59 12.98 13.51
           
Total for all 3 Students
59.88 65.95 67.39 63.13 62.74

Note:

Red Numbers shown are those of UW Food Services, values were not available for named university.

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