SKEMA Business School vs University of the People - UoPeople vs California Institute of Technology - Caltech vs ArtCenter College of Design

Side-by-side comparison from 3,405 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: University of the People - UoPeople (4.90)
SKEMA Business School: wins 2/7 categories
University of the People - UoPeople: wins 3/7 categories
California Institute of Technology - Caltech: wins 2/7 categories
ArtCenter College of Design: wins 0/7 categories
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Best programme: Supply Chain Management
Pasadena, California, United States
4.90
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Best programme: Computer Science
Pasadena, California, United States
4.40
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Best programme: Mechanical Engineering
Pasadena, California, United States
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.21
3.46
4.37
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Not rated
Location
4.23
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3.39
4.08
Not rated
Professors
4.39
4.74
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4.42
Not rated
Internationality
4.40
4.83
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3.81
Not rated
Student life
4.14
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3.68
4.03
Not rated
Value
4.07
4.79
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4.22
Not rated
Accommodation
3.59
2.94
3.89
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Industry-focused learning with practical skills and career opportunities
  • +International environment and diverse student body
  • +Quality of teaching and faculty expertise
  • +Affordable and flexible online learning
  • +Diverse international student community
  • +Practical skill development and structured courses
  • +Practical, experiential learning for career readiness.
  • +Strong academic support and extensive opportunities.
  • +Close-knit, supportive community and innovation focus.

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues with communication, exam, and results handling.
  • -Perceived focus on financial gain over student welfare and education.
  • -Unhelpful or discriminatory faculty and poor academic program organization.
  • -Data security breaches and lack of community features are significant concerns.
  • -Hidden costs, particularly mandatory exam fees, undermine the "tuition-free" claim.
  • -Navigation difficulties within the learning management system are frustrating for students.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from administration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources.
  • -Unengaging or poorly structured curriculum.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners strong evaluations, particularly in its **Professors** and **Internationality**, both scoring above 4.3. **Facilities**, **Location**, and **Student Life** also receive commendable marks, all exceeding 4.1. **Value** sits just above 4.0. The area with the lowest score is **Accomodation**, averaging 3.59.

This institution excels in **Internationality** and **Professors**, boasting very high scores in both. **Value** also received a strong rating. Conversely, **Accomodation** is a notable weakness, with the lowest score. **Facilities** and **Location** received moderate ratings, while **Student Life** falls comfortably in the middle range of assessments.

With a generally positive performance, the university excels in its **Facilities** (4.37) and **Professors** (4.42), indicating a strong academic and physical environment. **Value** (4.22) also receives a commendable rating. Conversely, **Accomodation** (3.89) and **Internationality** (3.81) represent areas for potential improvement, receiving the lowest scores among the surveyed aspects.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 97.5% of reviews are positive, praising opportunities, industry links, and diverse student life. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions poor management and communication.

Over 99.6% of reviews are positive, praising flexibility, affordability, and diverse international community. A small fraction of negative feedback mentions navigation challenges and data security concerns.

Most students report highly positive experiences, citing practical and innovative learning, strong academic support, and a supportive community. Approximately 0% of feedback was negative.

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Rating distribution
5★
50%
89%
44%
0%
4★
42%
9%
47%
0%
3★
7%
1%
8%
0%
2★
1%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Class of 2018, Int'l Business Administration

Studying at Skema Business School in Sophia Antipolis was a fantastic experience. The campus is modern and located in a wonderful tech hub. The professors bring real-world business experience to the classroom. I loved the multicultural environment and the group projects. Skema gave me great friends, a strong global network, and the right skills for my career.

Best school

My experience at UoPeople has been amazing! I love the flexibility, affordability, and opportunity to learn with students from around the world. UoPeople is helping me turn my educational goals into reality

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