Universidad Nacional de Colombia vs Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - PUJ vs Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA vs Politecnico Grancolombiano - PGC vs Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia - UCC

Side-by-side comparison from 81 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Politecnico Grancolombiano - PGC (4.90)
Universidad Nacional de Colombia: wins 4/7 categories
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - PUJ: wins 2/7 categories
Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA: wins 0/7 categories
Politecnico Grancolombiano - PGC: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia - UCC: wins 0/7 categories
Fundación Universitaria San Martín - SANMARTIN: wins 0/7 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Administration
Best programme: Civil Engineering
Best programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management
Best programme: Computer Engineering
Best programme: General Medicine
Category ratings
Facilities
4.07
4.74
Win
4.20
4.60
4.50
Not rated
Not rated
Location
4.92
Win
4.56
4.80
4.00
4.50
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.86
Win
4.68
4.60
4.67
4.63
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.21
4.42
4.40
4.67
Win
3.88
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
4.84
Win
4.63
4.40
4.20
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.79
Win
4.47
4.60
4.17
4.63
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
3.79
4.37
Win
4.25
4.00
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High academic quality and knowledgeable professors.
  • +Personal and professional growth opportunities.
  • +Positive and supportive campus environment.
  • +strong academic programs and well-qualified teachers
  • +holistic development through extracurriculars and soft skills
  • +supportive campus atmosphere and international community
  • +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 social and community focus
  • +Early patient contact and practical skill development
  • +Student voice and equitable treatment

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -Inconsistent course quality and teaching standards are a common complaint.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are a problem.
  • -Poor communication and unsupportive staff are significant drawbacks.
  • -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 significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of essential resources are a major concern.
  • -Communication and organization are frequently criticized as poor.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners exceptionally high marks, particularly for its Location and Student Life, both approaching a perfect score. Professors also receive near-perfect ratings. While Internationality and Value are strong, Facilities are rated moderately well. The weakest area, however, is Accomodation, indicating a need for improvement in this category.

Overall, this university garners strong ratings across multiple aspects. Facilities stand out as a significant strength, alongside excellent scores for professors and student life. While accommodations received the lowest rating, areas such as location, internationality, and value also present a positive picture, indicating a well-rounded experience.

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.

Overall, the university receives commendable ratings. Its strongest areas are Facilities and Professors, both scoring 4.5 and 4.625 respectively, closely followed by Location and Value. Student Life and Accomodation are rated well at 4. The university's weakest area is Internationality, with a score of 3.875, though this still indicates a generally positive reception.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.75/5 average, ~100% of 32 reviews are positive. Students praise excellent academic quality, highly qualified professors, and a supportive, professional environment. No negative feedback was recorded.

With 27 reviews, ~93% are positive, highlighting strong extracurriculars, helpful teachers, and a pleasant atmosphere. Few negative comments exist, representing ~0% of feedback.

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.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.56/5. Students highlight meaningful experiences, practical patient contact, and a strong social focus. Some mention timetable distribution issues.

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Rating distribution
5★
81%
85%
40%
86%
56%
0%
0%
4★
13%
7%
40%
14%
44%
0%
0%
3★
6%
7%
20%
0%
0%
100%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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