University of California Los Angeles - UCLA vs SKEMA Business School vs Thunderbird School of Global Management vs John Carroll University vs Schiller International University

Side-by-side comparison from 274 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Thunderbird School of Global Management (5.00)
University of California Los Angeles - UCLA: wins 0/7 categories
SKEMA Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Thunderbird School of Global Management: wins 6/7 categories
John Carroll University: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 1/7 categories
Leadership Exchange: wins 0/7 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Los Angeles, California, United States
4.30
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95 reviews
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Best programme: Psychology
Best programme: Supply Chain Management
Glendale, California, United States
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Master in International Business
Heights, Ohio, United States
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Tampa, Florida, United States
4.60
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14 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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0 reviews
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New York City, United States
4.40
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.41
4.21
5.00
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Not rated
3.92
Not rated
4.33
Location
4.41
4.23
5.00
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Not rated
4.93
Not rated
4.67
Professors
4.46
4.38
4.00
Not rated
4.64
Win
Not rated
4.25
Internationality
4.16
4.39
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.93
Not rated
4.50
Student life
4.34
4.14
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.15
Not rated
4.33
Value
4.26
4.06
5.00
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Not rated
4.29
Not rated
4.25
Accommodation
4.22
3.58
5.00
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Not rated
3.62
Not rated
4.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Accessible, passionate professors and strong academic programs
  • +Abundant career development resources and support
  • +Connected, nurturing campus environment and community
  • +Industry relevance and practical skills
  • +International exposure and diverse student body
  • +Career opportunities and personal development
  • +Diverse international exposure and cultural learning
  • +Vibrant student life and wide range of clubs

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  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and career growth
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment

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  • +Experiential learning and business creation
  • +Industry leader insights and networking opportunities
  • +Diverse international environment and impactful outcomes
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a common complaint.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are frequently mentioned.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and disorganization.
  • -Perceived focus on profit over student welfare and discriminatory practices.
  • -Ineffective career guidance and problematic teaching faculty.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are prevalent.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinders learning.

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  • -Limited extracurriculars and career opportunities.
  • -Poor quality of facilities and overall environment.
  • -Lack of academic rigor and student engagement.

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  • -Disorganized and unresponsive administration.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Unengaging and ineffective teaching methods.
Rating summary
What students say

Evaluations indicate a strong overall performance for the institution. Professors and Facilities received the highest marks, suggesting excellence in academic instruction and campus resources. While Student Life and Value are also well-regarded, Accomodation and Internationality are the comparatively weaker areas, indicating potential room for improvement in those specific aspects of the university experience.

Academic and social aspects of the institution received particularly high marks, with Professors and Internationality scoring above 4.3. Facilities and Location also performed well, both exceeding 4.2. Student Life and Value were rated positively around 4.1. The weakest area identified was Accomodation, which received a score of 3.58.

Across all surveyed categories, this institution demonstrates remarkable strengths. It excels particularly in its facilities, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value, each receiving a perfect score. The weakest area, though still strong, is the rating for professors, which stands at a solid 4. This indicates a highly positive and well-rounded university experience.

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The university exhibits exceptional strengths in its location and internationality, both scoring a near-perfect 4.93. Professors also receive high marks at 4.64, complemented by strong student life (4.15) and value (4.29). The weakest areas are facilities, rated at 3.92, and accommodation, which received a 3.62.

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This institution garners strong overall evaluations, with location standing out as the highest-rated aspect at 4.67. Accommodations and internationality also received excellent scores of 4.5. Areas demonstrating solid performance include facilities and student life, both at 4.33, alongside value and professors, which are rated at 4.25.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With 95 reviews and a 4.27/5 average, students highly praise the university's quality education, approachable professors, and career development resources. Nearly all feedback is positive, with no negative reviews recorded.

~97.5% of 161 reviews are positive, highlighting practical, industry-oriented programs, excellent teaching, and international environments. A small ~2.5% of feedback mentions poor management and communication.

With a perfect 5/5 average rating, this university is highly praised. The lone review highlights a great intercultural learning experience and vibrant student life.

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University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 13 out of 14 (93%) giving high ratings. Students praise the diverse educators and peer networks, cultural exposure, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. A small percentage of feedback (around 7%) mentions a lack of extracurricular activities and internship availability for earlier years.

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With an average rating of 4.4/5 from 5 reviews, students are highly satisfied. Recurring positive themes include practical, hands-on learning experiences and valuable networking opportunities. A minimal amount of feedback noted occasional scheduling issues with tutoring.

Rating distribution
5★
33%
50%
100%
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71%
0%
60%
4★
62%
42%
0%
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21%
0%
20%
3★
5%
7%
0%
0%
0%
0%
20%
2★
0%
1%
0%
0%
7%
0%
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1★
0%
1%
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Experience in School

My experience in SKEMA Business School is very much enriching. It definitely help me to shape my career aspirations which align with my personal value and even worldview. The management system in my university quite efficient and systematic. Every year, we, students are required to give personal feedback on our learning and courses for each semesters. It is very helpful as it could assist my university to improve its lacking in every aspects.

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The cultural mix and the great atmosphere.

I loved being at Schiller in Heidelberg. The setting and the city were very serene and the exposure to all those students and teachers from such different and diverse backgrounds was a great learning experience. Additionally, the ease of accessing the Schiller campuses in the other countries was a great additional bonus to studying at Schiller. I would most definitely recommend Schiller to other students who are looking for a very culturally fulfilling experience.

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Loving it here!

Being here has been such a wild ride. Moving to a new country every semester and learning local languages has been both fun and challenging, but it's kinda exhausting too. Still, that hustle gives me an adrenaline rush I low-key love! The best part has been seeing our business ideas come to life and when people genuinely appreciate and engage with something we’ve built, it makes all the hard work worth it.

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