University of Sunderland vs University of Guelph vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs ABC Business Academy vs Lighthouse Labs

Side-by-side comparison from 167 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 Sunderland: wins 0/7 categories
University of Guelph: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 3/7 categories
ABC Business Academy: wins 0/7 categories
Lighthouse Labs: wins 0/7 categories
Douglas College New Westminster: wins 1/7 categories
RUBIKA: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Sunderland, The United Kingdom
4.20
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63 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Best programme: Marketing Management
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Toronto, Canada
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Vancouver, Canada
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Best programme: Accounting
Valenciennes, France
4.40
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15 reviews
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Best programme: 2D Animation
Category ratings
Facilities
4.52
4.35
4.56
Win
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3.88
4.47
Location
4.15
4.11
4.78
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4.71
3.13
Professors
4.44
3.97
4.67
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4.88
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4.27
Internationality
4.24
3.71
4.67
Win
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4.38
3.87
Student life
4.07
4.39
Win
4.00
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4.25
4.20
Value
4.16
4.19
4.00
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4.25
4.67
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Accommodation
3.75
4.17
3.22
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Not rated
3.13
4.33
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical, UK-standard curriculum with critical thinking focus
  • +Supportive, knowledgeable, and accessible faculty
  • +Welcoming and supportive environment for international students
  • +Welcoming community and friendly atmosphere
  • +Strong academics and diverse course offerings
  • +Valuable co-op and varsity sports programs
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network

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  • +Practical, career-oriented programs with industry software
  • +High-quality instructors and engaging, interactive learning environments
  • +Abundant student resources for academic success
  • +Industry-active instructors and professional preparation
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Emphasis on practical, project-based learning
Cons
  • -Insufficient lecturers and inadequate course delivery
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Unclear communication and lack of student involvement
  • -Program specialization not aligning with student expectations.
  • -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.

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  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are frequently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Teaching quality and curriculum relevance are inconsistent and often disappointing.
Rating summary
What students say

This university demonstrates considerable strengths in its **facilities**, scoring a high 4.52. **Professors** also receive positive recognition with a rating of 4.44. Areas that could benefit from further development include **accommodation**, which received the lowest rating at 3.75. Overall, the university presents a generally favorable image with solid scores in location, student life, internationality, and value.

This institution garners particularly strong feedback for its **Student Life**, scoring 4.39, closely followed by its **Facilities** at 4.35 and **Accomodation** at 4.17. Conversely, **Internationality** is its lowest-rated aspect, with a score of 3.71. Other areas such as Professors, Location, and Value also received solid, above-average ratings.

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.

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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.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Value** (4.67) and **Facilities** (4.47), indicating high satisfaction in these key areas. **Accomodation** (4.33) and **Student Life** (4.20) also received positive scores. However, the university's **Location** (3.13) stands out as a comparatively weaker aspect, with **Internationality** (3.87) also receiving a moderate rating.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a ~84% positive sentiment, students highlight valuable experiences, practical skills, and supportive lecturers. A small fraction (~1.6%) of reviews noted insufficient lecturers or a course not meeting expectations.

Overwhelmingly positive feedback (~99%) highlights great academics, a friendly environment, and community feel. A small amount of negative feedback (~1%) points to program specificity.

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.

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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.

With a 4.4/5 average rating from 15 reviews, ~93% are positive. Students praise quality teaching from industry professionals and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere. The heavy workload and project-focused curriculum prepare them well for professional careers.

Rating distribution
5★
41%
39%
67%
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0%
63%
47%
4★
43%
50%
33%
0%
0%
25%
47%
3★
14%
10%
0%
0%
0%
13%
7%
2★
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
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University of Guelph Undergrad Experience

The University of Guelph is great for several reasons. The campus is very nice and well-maintained with a variety of delicious food options for everyone. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus regardless of program or interest, and the people running those programs are extremely welcoming. There are also many job opportunities on campus for students. Overall, the campus life and social aspect of the University is amazing. As for classes and professors, the majority of my review is positive. I had some great classes and some great professors, however, I found many to be teaching just for the sake of it, reading off slides, and hardly engaging with students. Furthermore, I felt some classes were unnecessary for my program, and my time could've gone elsewhere. The classes for my program were mostly applicable and useful, however some felt like a waste of time. Overall, the University is amazing, and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering it for their undergrad, wanting to meet people, and really make the most of their time at school.

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.

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