What Is the Difference Between Distinction and High Distinction?

To graduate "with distinction," a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.750 or higher at the time the student graduates. To graduate "with high distinction," a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.900 or higher.

What is better Honours or distinction?

Key Difference – Distinction vs Honors

However, both these terms have different meanings in the context of different degrees and education systems. The key difference between distinction and honours is that distinction refers to a high score in a grading system whereas honours refer to a type of degree.

What are the levels of distinction?

Honors and Levels of Distinction
  • cum laude (GPA of 3.5–3.64);
  • magna cum laude (GPA of 3.65–3.79); or.
  • summa cum laude (GPA of 3.8–4.0).
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