Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - PUJ vs Universidad Central - Ucentral vs Universidad la Gran Colombia - UGC vs Universidad Pedagógica Nacional - UPN vs Universidad de La Salle - LASALLE

Side-by-side comparison from 45 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - PUJ (4.80)
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - PUJ: wins 5/7 categories
Universidad Central - Ucentral: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad la Gran Colombia - UGC: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Pedagógica Nacional - UPN: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad de La Salle - LASALLE: wins 1/7 categories
Escuela de Artes y Letras - EAL: wins 0/7 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Civil Engineering
Best programme: Bachelor of Education Management
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Best programme: Economics and Finance
Best programme: Graphic Engineering and Design
Category ratings
Facilities
4.74
Win
4.33
4.20
3.00
4.33
2.33
Not rated
Location
4.56
Win
4.33
3.40
3.00
4.33
3.00
Not rated
Professors
4.68
Win
4.00
4.60
4.00
4.67
4.33
Not rated
Internationality
4.42
Win
3.00
3.20
4.00
3.00
2.33
Not rated
Student life
4.63
Win
3.67
4.00
3.00
4.33
2.67
Not rated
Value
4.47
4.00
4.40
4.00
5.00
Win
2.67
Not rated
Accommodation
4.37
4.00
3.60
5.00
Win
3.67
2.33
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +strong academic programs and well-qualified teachers
  • +holistic development through extracurriculars and soft skills
  • +supportive campus atmosphere and international community
  • +Supportive environment & student well-being
  • +Academic focus & professional growth
  • +Welcoming campus & convenient location
  • +Strong economics, law, and political science programs
  • +Excellent preparation for the labor market
  • +University prestige and history
  • +Excellent teaching quality and teacher attentiveness
  • +High-quality education provided by the institution
  • +Excellent professors and quality education/curriculum
  • +Strong focus on ethics and humanistic values
  • +Downtown campus offering urban experience
  • +quality faculty and student programs
  • +good location

Nothing to show

Cons
  • -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  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are a problem.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 significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance create an unpleasant learning environment.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning and comfort.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff creates confusion.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance create an unpleasant environment.
  • -Lack of responsiveness to student concerns is a recurring problem.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Lack of effective communication and student support is a problem.

Nothing to show

Rating summary
What students say

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.

This institution receives notable strengths in its **Facilities** and **Location**, both scoring 4.33. **Professors**, **Accomodation**, and **Value** also present solid performance, averaging a 4.0. The university's **Student Life** is rated moderately well at 3.67, while **Internationality** stands as its weakest area with a score of 3.

Professors receive the highest marks, reflecting a strong academic core. Facilities and value also score well, indicating a positive learning environment and good return on investment. However, location and internationality present opportunities for improvement, with lower scores in these areas. Student life and accommodation fall within the middle range of ratings.

Offering a truly standout experience, this university excels in its **Accomodation**, achieving a perfect score. Its **Professors**, **Internationality**, and **Value** are also strong points, all receiving a solid 4 out of 5. The university's **Facilities**, **Location**, and **Student Life** are rated competently at 3, indicating areas for potential development alongside its already impressive strengths.

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.

Academically, the university excels, with professors receiving an exceptionally high rating of 4.33. However, areas requiring significant improvement include facilities and accommodation, both rated at a low 2.33. Student life and value for money are also mid-range, while location sits at a neutral 3. The university's internationality also scored similarly low at 2.33.

Nothing to show

Reviews summary
Highlights

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

With 3.8/5 stars from 5 reviews, ~60% are positive, praising a cozy, well-located environment supporting professional growth and well-being. Academics are prioritized. No negative feedback was reported.

With an average rating of 4.67/5 from 6 reviews, ~83% of feedback is positive. Students praise rigorous economics and law programs, excellent professional preparation, and the university's prestige. No negative feedback was received.

The single review expresses strong satisfaction, particularly praising the excellent teaching approach and thoroughness of instructors. This positive feedback represents 100% of the feedback, with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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 3.67/5, reviews indicate positive aspects like good teachers and program offerings. A minor point concerns the availability of study and sports spaces, and outdated computer equipment.

Nothing to show

Rating distribution
5★
85%
20%
83%
0%
33%
33%
0%
4★
7%
40%
0%
100%
67%
0%
0%
3★
7%
40%
17%
0%
0%
67%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our Privacy Policy for more details.
Close