Universidad Sergio Arboleda vs Universidad de los Andes - UNIANDES vs Escuela Colombiana de Ingenieria Julio Garavito vs Escuela Superior de Administración Pública - ESAP vs Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia - UNAD

Side-by-side comparison from 65 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia - UNAD (4.80)
Universidad Sergio Arboleda: wins 1/6 categories
Universidad de los Andes - UNIANDES: wins 2/6 categories
Escuela Colombiana de Ingenieria Julio Garavito: wins 2/6 categories
Escuela Superior de Administración Pública - ESAP: wins 0/6 categories
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia - UNAD: wins 1/6 categories
Fundación Universitaria San Martín - SANMARTIN: wins 0/6 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Industrial Engineering
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Civil Engineering
Best programme: BA (hons) Psychology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.11
4.69
5.00
Win
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4.33
Not rated
Not rated
Location
4.56
Win
4.17
4.50
Not rated
4.33
Not rated
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Professors
4.00
4.52
Win
4.50
Not rated
4.40
Not rated
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Internationality
4.33
4.43
Win
2.00
Not rated
4.00
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Not rated
Student life
4.44
4.31
4.50
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4.50
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Not rated
Value
4.22
4.33
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
3.89
4.05
4.00
Not rated
4.67
Win
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Passionate professors and vibrant learning environment
  • +Modern facilities and academic opportunities
  • +Strong career support and personal development
  • +Rigorous, deep, and innovative academic programs with opportunities for interdisciplinary study.
  • +Inspiring and experienced international faculty offering precise and relevant learning.
  • +Stimulating learning environments with extensive campus facilities and a strong sense of community.
  • +Dedicated and knowledgeable professors
  • +Strong academic rigor and technical focus
  • +Pleasant campus environment

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  • +Supportive and caring staff offering detailed explanations.
  • +Emphasis on self-reliance and critical thinking in learning.
  • +Flexible online learning options with advanced technological resources.

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Cons
  • -Lack of academic rigor and unchallenging coursework.
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations from staff.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Ineffective teaching methods and lack of academic support.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of practical application and industry relevance is a common concern.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.

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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.

This institution receives high marks overall, with its **Facilities** standing out as the strongest area at 4.69. Professors are also highly rated (4.52), alongside a strong showing for Internationality (4.43) and Value (4.33). Student Life scores well at 4.31. The weakest, though still solid, areas are Location (4.17) and Accomodation (4.05).

This university scores exceptionally well in areas like Facilities and Value, both receiving a perfect 5. Professors, Location, and Student Life are also highly rated at 4.5. Accommodations are solid at 4. However, Internationality stands out as a significantly weaker area, with a rating of 2. Overall, the institution offers a strong academic and campus experience, though it faces challenges in fostering a more diverse international environment.

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This institution receives consistently high marks, particularly excelling in **Accomodation** and **Student Life**, both scoring above 4.5. **Value** and **Internationality** are the lowest-rated areas, though still solid at 4.0. Other categories like Facilities, Professors, and Location also demonstrate strong performance, with ratings around 4.3 to 4.4, indicating a well-rounded educational experience.

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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 46 out of 47 reviews being positive, students praise enriching academic opportunities like double majors and innovative teaching methods such as PBL. The university is lauded as number one in Colombia for its rigorous structure and comprehensive curriculum.

With an average rating of 4.67/5 and 100% positive feedback, reviews highlight strong academic focus, well-prepared professors, and a pleasant campus environment. Students appreciate the emphasis on technical skills and opportunities for discipline specialization.

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Students report a highly positive experience (~100% of feedback), praising strong organizational support, attentive staff, and engaging learning methods. Some minor navigation and response time issues were noted.

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Rating distribution
5★
11%
64%
67%
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80%
0%
0%
4★
44%
34%
33%
0%
20%
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3★
33%
2%
0%
0%
0%
100%
0%
2★
11%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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