University of Saskatchewan vs Algonquin College vs University Canada West - UCW vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Humber College

Side-by-side comparison from 240 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
University of Saskatchewan: wins 0/7 categories
Algonquin College: wins 2/7 categories
University Canada West - UCW: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 3/7 categories
Humber College: wins 0/7 categories
Douglas College New Westminster: wins 2/7 categories
Université du Québec à Rimouski - UQAR: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Arts and Sciences
Ottawa, Canada
4.20
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60 reviews
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Best programme: Aeronautics and Space Technology
British Columbia, Canada
4.20
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44 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Toronto, Canada
4.20
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98 reviews
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Best programme: Global Business and Management
Best programme: Accounting
Category ratings
Facilities
4.24
4.10
4.26
4.56
Win
4.14
3.88
Not rated
Location
3.74
4.25
4.50
4.78
Win
4.13
4.71
Not rated
Professors
4.33
4.22
4.23
4.67
4.08
4.88
Win
Not rated
Internationality
4.57
3.98
4.35
4.67
Win
4.17
4.38
Not rated
Student life
3.94
3.89
4.17
4.00
3.87
4.25
Win
Not rated
Value
3.95
4.28
Win
4.16
4.00
4.04
4.25
Not rated
Accommodation
3.71
3.74
Win
3.31
3.22
3.66
3.13
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Dedicated, helpful professors
  • +Active learning and research opportunities
  • +Supportive campus environment and resources
  • +Practical, real-world relevant courses
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable instructors
  • +Modern facilities and student support
  • +Practical, job-market relevant programs with experienced faculty
  • +Diverse environment fostering adaptability and confidence
  • +Affordable tuition and flexible scheduling
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Practical, real-world career preparation
  • +Supportive and industry-experienced faculty
  • +Excellent balance of hands-on and theoretical learning
  • +Practical, career-oriented programs with industry software
  • +High-quality instructors and engaging, interactive learning environments
  • +Abundant student resources for academic success

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of engagement and outdated curriculum diminish interest.
  • -Students dislike excessive fees and lack of value for money.
  • -The college struggles with ineffective online learning and unprepared faculty.
  • -Administrative and departmental support is often unhelpful and inflexible.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of essential resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -Students express dissatisfaction with the quality of teaching and curriculum.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication regarding important deadlines.
  • -Lack of support and understanding from professors and administration regarding student circumstances.
  • -Perceived disregard for student well-being and financial concerns.
  • -Students dislike the administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently mentioned.
  • -The curriculum is often described as irrelevant or not engaging.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives its highest marks for Internationality, indicating a strong global presence. Professors are also highly rated, suggesting a dedicated faculty. Conversely, the university's weakest areas appear to be Location and Accommodation, both receiving the lowest scores. Student Life and Value are rated moderately well, while Facilities fall slightly above average.

Overall, the university receives strong evaluations, with its **Value** being the highest rated aspect at 4.28. **Professors** and **Location** also score very well. Conversely, **Accomodation** received the lowest rating among the surveyed categories at 3.74, indicating room for improvement in this area. Student Life and Facilities also fall slightly below the highest-rated metrics.

This university presents a generally positive profile, with its **location** standing out as the strongest area, achieving a perfect 4.5. **Internationality** and **facilities** also received high marks. Conversely, **accommodation** represents the weakest aspect, with a significantly lower rating. Other categories like professors, student life, and value fall within a respectable range, indicating a well-rounded but not perfect student experience.

This institution receives high marks for its Location, scoring 4.78, and for its Professors and Internationality, both at 4.67. Facilities also rate well at 4.56. Student Life and Value are both solid at 4.00. The weakest area is Accomodation, which received a rating of 3.22.

Overall, this institution garners positive feedback across multiple aspects. Internationality stands out as its strongest area, achieving the highest rating. Conversely, accommodation received the lowest score, indicating a potential area for improvement. Other highly-rated categories include facilities, location, and professors, while student life and value also received favorable, though slightly lower, marks.

A consistently positive assessment emerges for this institution, with its **Professors** earning an exceptional 4.875. **Location** and **Internationality** also score highly, reflecting strengths in these aspects. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents the lowest score at 3.125, indicating an area for potential improvement, while **Facilities** are rated moderately. Student life and value perceptions are solid.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.41/5 from 22 reviews, approximately 91% of feedback is highly positive. Students praise the quality of classes, helpful professors, and supportive learning environment. Some note the city's small size as a drawback.

The vast majority of ~95% of reviews are positive, highlighting well-structured, practical courses, supportive instructors, and useful skill development. A small minority (~5%) mentioned concerns about cost, online learning effectiveness, and administrative coordination.

Overwhelmingly positive feedback (~100% of reviews) highlights practical, fast-paced programs and experienced professors. Students value academic and professional growth, strong analytical skills, and a diverse environment. No negative reviews were provided.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight exceptional teaching quality and knowledgeable instructors, along with impeccable facilities. The curriculum and emphasis on precision are frequently praised.

Approximately 74% of reviews highlight practical, real-world learning and supportive, industry-experienced professors. A small portion (~3.1%) express dissatisfaction with administrative communication and professor understanding.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, ~88% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical, career-oriented programs and experienced, helpful instructors. No negative feedback was provided.

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Rating distribution
5★
52%
32%
32%
67%
41%
63%
0%
4★
43%
58%
52%
33%
41%
25%
0%
3★
10%
5%
16%
0%
15%
13%
0%
2★
0%
5%
0%
0%
2%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
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Multicultural Workspace

As an international student, I had a great experience studying at Algonquin University. The faculty and staff were incredibly supportive and made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived on campus. The university also provided me with numerous resources to help me adjust to life in a new country, such as language classes and cultural events. The quality of education at Algonquin University is exceptional, and I found the courses to be challenging yet engaging. The professors were knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, and I appreciated the practical, hands-on approach to learning. The campus itself is beautiful and well-maintained, with modern facilities and a wide range of amenities. There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities and meet other students, which helped me feel more connected to the university community. Overall, I would highly recommend Algonquin University to any international student looking for a top-notch education and a supportive, welcoming environment.

A lot left to be desired

You can study and get a degree here, but the university in itself cares little about students and does very little to help when needed. Guidelines are very vague and facilities are not built for as many students as are accepted.

Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

Highly Educational!

Truly, Humber College will always be an educational institute that I will recommend to family and friends. The reason for this is because they put students first, and hire professors who are professionals in the field they are teaching. I graduated from the Child and Youth Care program in 2018, and really appreciated the fact that my professors were Youth Workers themselves. This allowed me to gain field knowledge, and experienced education. Furthermore, the campus is clean, safe and full of fun activities year round. All in all, Humber College was a great experience for me from 2015-2018.

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