Universidad Sergio Arboleda vs Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana - UPB vs Universidad Autónoma de Colombia - FUAC vs Universidad de San Buenaventura - USB vs Fundación Universitaria San Martín - SANMARTIN

Side-by-side comparison from 27 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Universidad Sergio Arboleda: wins 1/5 categories
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana - UPB: wins 2/5 categories
Universidad Autónoma de Colombia - FUAC: wins 0/5 categories
Universidad de San Buenaventura - USB: wins 1/5 categories
Fundación Universitaria San Martín - SANMARTIN: wins 0/5 categories
Universidad Piloto de Colombia - UNIPILOTO: wins 1/5 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Industrial Engineering
Best programme: Advertising
Best programme: Entrepreneurship
Best programme: Architecture
Category ratings
Facilities
4.11
4.00
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5.00
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4.00
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Location
4.56
4.60
Win
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4.00
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4.00
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Professors
4.00
4.20
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4.00
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5.00
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Internationality
4.33
4.00
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5.00
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5.00
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Student life
4.44
Win
3.80
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4.00
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4.00
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Value
4.22
4.40
Win
Not rated
2.00
Not rated
4.00
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Accommodation
3.89
2.20
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Passionate professors and vibrant learning environment
  • +Modern facilities and academic opportunities
  • +Strong career support and personal development
  • +Elite academic programs and strong teachers
  • +Excellent infrastructure and facilities
  • +Humanistic focus and values

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  • +High academic quality and relevant programs
  • +Strong English language focus
  • +Blend of nature and academic facilities

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  • +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
  • -Lack of academic rigor and unchallenging coursework.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a significant concern.
  • -Lack of resources and support impacts the learning experience.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a common source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods are perceived as inflexible or uninspiring.

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  • -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

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its **location**, receiving a high rating of 4.56, and in its **student life**, scoring 4.44. **Facilities** also fare well with a rating of 4.11. Conversely, the **accommodation** category shows the lowest score at 3.89, indicating it as a potential area for improvement. Ratings for professors, internationality, and value fall within a solid mid-range.

An overall assessment of the university reveals a strong performance in several key areas. The location stands out as a particular strength with a rating of 4.6, closely followed by professors at 4.2 and value at 4.4. Facilities and internationality also received a solid 4. Student life is rated moderately at 3.8. The weakest area identified is accommodation, receiving a considerably lower score of 2.2.

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Excelling in its facilities and international appeal, this institution garners top marks in those areas. Student life, professor quality, and location also receive strong positive feedback, indicating a well-rounded experience. However, the university's value for money is notably lower, standing out as its weakest aspect.

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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

About 56% of reviews are positive, highlighting academic opportunities, professors, and growth. A small portion (11.1%) of negative feedback mentions a lack of academic challenge and lazy professors.

With 12 out of 13 reviews being positive, students highly praise the university's strong tradition, excellent teachers, and quality facilities. Key themes include a humanist approach, elite orientation in economics, and good learning methodologies, with ~92% of feedback being highly positive.

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With an average rating of 5/5 based on two reviews, feedback is entirely positive. Students praise the university's strong academic quality, emphasis on English language education, and adaptation to labor needs. The natural campus environment and excellent facilities are also highlighted.

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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★
11%
54%
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4★
44%
38%
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3★
33%
8%
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2★
11%
0%
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1★
0%
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