Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA vs Politecnico Grancolombiano - PGC vs Universidad Católica de Colombia - UCATOLICA vs Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca - UCMC vs Universidad de La Salle - LASALLE

Side-by-side comparison from 22 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA: wins 3/6 categories
Politecnico Grancolombiano - PGC: wins 1/6 categories
Universidad Católica de Colombia - UCATOLICA: wins 0/6 categories
Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca - UCMC: wins 0/6 categories
Universidad de La Salle - LASALLE: wins 1/6 categories
Universidad Piloto de Colombia - UNIPILOTO: wins 1/6 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management
Best programme: Computer Engineering
Best programme: Industrial Engineering
Best programme: BSC Medical Laboratory Technology
Best programme: Economics and Finance
Best programme: Architecture
Category ratings
Facilities
4.20
4.60
Win
3.50
3.00
4.33
4.00
Not rated
Location
4.80
Win
4.00
4.50
Not rated
4.33
4.00
Not rated
Professors
4.60
4.67
4.00
5.00
4.67
5.00
Not rated
Internationality
4.40
4.67
3.00
2.00
3.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
Student life
4.40
Win
4.20
4.00
3.00
4.33
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.60
4.17
4.00
4.00
5.00
Win
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
4.25
Win
4.00
4.00
3.00
3.67
4.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High quality programs and professional teachers
  • +Supportive and amazing study environment with extracurriculars
  • +Emphasis on practical skills and real-world preparation
  • +High academic quality and standards
  • +Flexible study options and time management
  • +Committed and qualified professors
  • +Strong academic programs with qualified instructors and research opportunities.
  • +Practical learning experiences and updated course content.
  • +Accessible location and vibrant campus life.
  • +Expert faculty and hands-on learning
  • +Diverse and in-demand programs
  • +Convenient campus access
  • +Excellent professors and quality education/curriculum
  • +Strong focus on ethics and humanistic values
  • +Downtown campus offering urban experience
  • +Emphasis on fostering individual creative development.
  • +High-quality education and professional training across diverse fields.
  • +Focus on personal growth and becoming better individuals.

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication is often poor and unhelpful.
  • -Excessive administrative burdens and ineffective management.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources.
  • -Poor communication and unsupportive faculty.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a recurring problem.
  • -The curriculum is sometimes perceived as irrelevant or poorly structured.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of support and unclear expectations contribute to dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a problem.
  • -Poor teaching quality and insufficient academic support are disliked.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor upkeep are frequently cited.
  • -Inconsistent and unhelpful administrative support causes frustration.
  • -Overcrowded classes and lack of individual attention are common complaints.

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Rating summary
What students say

Exceptional marks were achieved in several areas, notably for **Location** (4.8) and **Professors** (4.6), along with strong **Value** (4.6). While still positive, **Facilities** and **Accommodation** received the lowest scores at 4.2 and 4.25 respectively. Overall, the university presents a highly regarded environment, with particular strengths in its accessible setting and teaching quality.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths, particularly in its **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both scoring an impressive 4.66. **Professors** also receive high marks. Conversely, **Location** and **Accomodation** are the areas with the lowest scores, at 4. These ratings suggest a well-regarded university with some room for improvement in specific logistical aspects.

This institution demonstrates a strong performance in several key areas, particularly excelling in **location** with a rating of 4.5. **Professors**, **student life**, and **accommodation** also received favorable scores of 4. The university's **internationality** is its weakest area, rated at 3. Facilities are rated moderately at 3.5, while the overall **value** is considered good at 4.

This institution demonstrates a notable strength in the quality of its professors, receiving a perfect score. Conversely, its location received no rating, indicating a potential area for improvement or a lack of data. Other aspects like facilities, student life, and accommodation were moderately rated, suggesting a generally satisfactory experience. Internationality scores were lower, and value for money was rated well.

This university demonstrates exceptional strengths, with an outstanding perfect score for **Value** and high marks for its **Professors**. The **Facilities**, **Location**, and **Student Life** also received solid ratings. However, **Accomodation** is a moderately weaker area, and **Internationality** received the lowest score among the surveyed aspects.

An impressive showing across several key areas, this institution excels particularly in its **professors and internationality**, both receiving perfect scores. Facilities, location, student life, and accommodation are all rated highly at a strong 4 out of 5. The university also scores well for **value**, indicating a positive return for students.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.2/5 from 5 reviews, ~80% are positive. Students praise high-quality study programs, excellent teachers, and a supportive environment for academic and extracurricular activities. Practical skills and hands-on experience are also highlighted.

All 7 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.86/5. Students praise the university's high academic quality, committed professors, flexible study options, and practical learning model.

With an average rating of 4.33/5, reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students highlight qualified instructors, strong research promotion, and efforts to improve practical education. No negative feedback was received.

With an average rating of 5/5, all feedback is positive. Students praise the excellent faculty, good clinical sites, and the seamless integration of theory and practice. Accessibility via public transport or car is also highlighted.

All reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.33/5 stars. Students praise excellent teachers, quality education, and professional training that instills values and ethics.

With an average rating of 5/5 stars, the 2 reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students appreciate the freedom to explore creative processes and the university's reputation for high-quality education across various fields.

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Rating distribution
5★
40%
86%
33%
100%
33%
100%
0%
4★
40%
14%
67%
0%
67%
0%
0%
3★
20%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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