King's Own Institute - KOI vs Macquarie University vs Torrens University Australia vs Central Queensland University vs University of New England

Side-by-side comparison from 69 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: King's Own Institute - KOI (4.50)
King's Own Institute - KOI: wins 0/6 categories
Macquarie University: wins 0/6 categories
Torrens University Australia: wins 0/6 categories
Central Queensland University: wins 4/6 categories
University of New England: wins 2/6 categories
Learning People: wins 0/6 categories
Australian Adult Learning Institute: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
4.50
Top
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Sydney, Australia
4.10
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Best programme: Media and Communication
Best programme: Hospitality Management
Best programme: Electrical Engineering
Armidale, Australia
4.20
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business
Dublin, Ireland
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Category ratings
Facilities
3.50
4.12
3.38
4.43
4.45
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Location
3.50
4.21
3.63
4.83
Win
4.21
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
3.50
4.33
3.38
4.25
4.33
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.00
3.97
3.50
4.63
Win
3.86
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
4.00
3.75
3.00
4.50
Win
4.29
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.00
3.93
3.38
4.00
4.29
Win
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
3.50
3.42
3.17
4.38
Win
4.05
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Quality education and real-world relevant course content
  • +Friendly and caring teachers and staff
  • +Excellent facilities and resources for practical learning.
  • +Supportive and proficient teaching staff.
  • +Engaging and relevant course content.
  • +Engaging and interactive classes with knowledgeable and passionate professors
  • +Flexible learning options catering to working students
  • +Practical, real-world experience emphasized
  • +Adaptable and supportive learning options
  • +Helpful student support services and lecturers
  • +Practical learning experience and facilities
  • +Flexible and accessible online learning options
  • +High-quality academic programs and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive student services and community focus

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are significant problems.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant delays and frustration.
  • -Poor communication and unhelpful staff create negative experiences.
  • -Administrative and management issues like course changes and unclear enrollment practices.
  • -High costs and questionable value for money regarding tuition fees.
  • -Inconsistent quality of teaching staff and potentially rude or untrained facilitators.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of necessary resources are a problem.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from faculty are significant concerns.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is prevalent.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution presents a well-rounded profile, with particularly strong showings in Student Life, Internationality, and Value, all receiving four out of five stars. Areas that received solid, though slightly lower, ratings include Facilities, Professors, Location, and Accommodations, each scoring 3.5. This indicates a generally positive experience, with some aspects standing out more than others.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its academic offerings, with Professors receiving the highest rating. Its Facilities and Location also garnered positive scores. Areas for potential improvement include Accommodations, which received the lowest rating among all surveyed categories. Student Life and Internationality were rated moderately well, alongside Value.

This institution demonstrates strengths in its **Location**, receiving the highest rating. Conversely, **Student Life** stands out as the area requiring the most attention, with the lowest score. Other aspects like Facilities, Professors, and Value are rated similarly and fall in the mid-range. Accomodation and Internationality also received respectable, though slightly lower, scores compared to the strongest category.

Exceptional ratings highlight the university's strengths in Location (4.83) and Internationality (4.63), reflecting positive student experiences in these areas. Student Life (4.5) and Facilities (4.43) also score highly. Conversely, Value (4.0) received the lowest rating among the surveyed categories, indicating a potential area for improvement.

This institution garners strong marks in several key areas, with Facilities being the standout at 4.45. Professors and Student Life also receive favorable scores, alongside a solid rating for Value. Conversely, Internationality presents the lowest rating at 3.86, indicating a potential area for growth. Accommodations and Location also fall slightly below the highest-rated aspects.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.5/5 and 0% negative feedback, reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Students highlight excellent quality education, friendly staff, and courses relevant to the real world.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting strong facilities, understanding teachers, and practical learning. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions administrative issues and staff rudeness.

~63% of reviews are positive, praising flexible learning, passionate professors, and engaging classes. ~37.5% of feedback is negative, citing course changes and high costs.

With an average rating of 4.13/5 from 8 reviews, students report high satisfaction with supportive learning options and helpful staff. All feedback received was positive.

With a 4.24/5 average rating from 21 reviews, ~95% are positive. Students praise academic excellence, flexible remote/in-person options, and supportive faculty. No negative feedback was recorded.

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Rating distribution
5★
50%
40%
38%
13%
29%
0%
0%
4★
50%
40%
25%
88%
67%
0%
0%
3★
0%
13%
0%
0%
5%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
13%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
7%
25%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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A flexible path of study

I am happy with my choice of Macquarie University for my Bachelor's degree. My major in screen production has allowed me to explore practically every element of filmmaking possible. If you were looking to focus on very specific areas of study, I would perhaps look elsewhere. But for someone who has an interest in the field and isn't sure what they want to do, I have found the university opens your eyes to a world of possibilities. The campus is beautiful and easily accessible and makes an effort to create a sense of community.

Torrens university

I want to share my experience with Torrens University. They initially gave me an offer letter and Confirmation of Enrollment (COE), but after I had been in the course for a year, they changed the name of the course and added more subjects to my study plan. It really feels like Torrens is using this format to make more money from students. This kind of practice is frustrating and makes it hard for us to plan our studies effectively.

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