Universidad de los Andes - UNIANDES vs Universidad Manuela Beltrán - UMB vs Universidad Central - Ucentral vs Escuela Superior de Administración Pública - ESAP vs Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia - UNAD

Side-by-side comparison from 62 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 de los Andes - UNIANDES: wins 4/6 categories
Universidad Manuela Beltrán - UMB: wins 0/6 categories
Universidad Central - Ucentral: wins 0/6 categories
Escuela Superior de Administración Pública - ESAP: wins 0/6 categories
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia - UNAD: wins 2/6 categories
Fundación Universitaria San Martín - SANMARTIN: wins 0/6 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Fashion Engineering
Best programme: Bachelor of Education Management
Best programme: BA (hons) Psychology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.69
Win
3.00
4.33
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4.33
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Location
4.17
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4.33
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4.33
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Professors
4.52
Win
4.00
4.00
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4.40
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Internationality
4.43
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4.00
3.00
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4.00
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Student life
4.31
4.00
3.67
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4.50
Win
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Value
4.33
Win
4.00
4.00
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4.00
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Accommodation
4.05
4.00
4.00
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4.67
Win
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +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.
  • +High-quality, accredited programs with well-equipped facilities and practical application of knowledge.
  • +Emphasis on creativity, research, and instilling strong values for responsible and ethical professionals.
  • +Opportunities for diverse practical experiences and national/international student exchange programs.
  • +Supportive environment & student well-being
  • +Academic focus & professional growth
  • +Welcoming campus & convenient location

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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
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations from staff.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Ineffective teaching methods and lack of academic support.
  • -Inconsistent and unclear communication from administration.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of career services and job placement support.
  • -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.

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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 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 institution boasts impressive strengths in several key areas. Student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value all received excellent ratings of 4. Professors also garnered positive feedback with a score of 4. However, facilities represent a weaker point, scoring a 3, while the location received no rating.

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.

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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

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 4.25/5, reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students highlight the high quality physiotherapy program, creative curriculum, and emphasis on developing responsible, dedicated professionals. Facilities and learning tools are also noted as beneficial.

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.

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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★
64%
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4★
34%
75%
40%
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3★
2%
0%
40%
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2★
0%
0%
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1★
0%
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