Universidad Sergio Arboleda vs Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración - CESA vs Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana - UPB vs Universidad Manuela Beltrán - UMB vs Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina - Areandina

Side-by-side comparison from 31 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Universidad Sergio Arboleda: wins 0/6 categories
Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración - CESA: wins 6/6 categories
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana - UPB: wins 0/6 categories
Universidad Manuela Beltrán - UMB: wins 0/6 categories
Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina - Areandina: wins 0/6 categories
Universidad Pedagógica Nacional - UPN: wins 0/6 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Industrial Engineering
Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
Best programme: Advertising
Best programme: Fashion Engineering
Best programme: Bachelor of Science (Recreation and Sports Management)
Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Category ratings
Facilities
4.11
5.00
Win
4.00
3.00
4.67
3.00
Not rated
Location
4.56
5.00
Win
4.60
Not rated
4.67
3.00
Not rated
Professors
4.00
5.00
Win
4.20
4.00
4.67
4.00
Not rated
Internationality
4.33
5.00
Win
4.00
4.00
3.67
4.00
Not rated
Student life
4.44
5.00
Win
3.80
4.00
4.67
3.00
Not rated
Value
4.22
5.00
Win
4.40
4.00
4.33
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.89
5.00
2.20
4.00
3.67
5.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Passionate professors and vibrant learning environment
  • +Modern facilities and academic opportunities
  • +Strong career support and personal development
  • +Prestigious reputation and quality education
  • +Professors' real-world marketing experience
  • +Enhanced career prospects and labor market opportunities
  • +Elite academic programs and strong teachers
  • +Excellent infrastructure and facilities
  • +Humanistic focus and values
  • +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.
  • +Quality programs and affordable tuition
  • +Practical experience and real-world application
  • +Career advancement opportunities and international agreements
  • +Excellent teaching quality and teacher attentiveness
  • +High-quality education provided by the institution

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Cons
  • -Lack of academic rigor and unchallenging coursework.
  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities are a common complaint.
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations cause frustration.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a significant concern.
  • -Lack of resources and support impacts the learning experience.
  • -Inconsistent and unclear communication from administration.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of career services and job placement support.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support are recurring complaints.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance create an unpleasant environment.
  • -Lack of responsiveness to student concerns is a recurring problem.

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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.

Across the board, this institution achieves outstanding marks, with perfect scores in facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value. Consequently, there are no clear weakest areas to identify; every aspect surveyed received the highest possible rating, indicating a consistently strong performance. This suggests a well-rounded and highly desirable university experience.

An overall assessment of the university reveals a strong performance in several key areas. The location stands out as a particular strength with a rating of 4.6, closely followed by professors at 4.2 and value at 4.4. Facilities and internationality also received a solid 4. Student life is rated moderately at 3.8. The weakest area identified is accommodation, receiving a considerably lower score of 2.2.

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.

The university receives exceptionally strong feedback in several key areas, with facilities, professors, location, and student life all earning near-perfect scores. Conversely, accommodation and internationality present as comparatively weaker aspects, scoring notably lower. The value for money is also rated favorably, though not as highly as the top-tier categories.

Offering a truly standout experience, this university excels in its **Accomodation**, achieving a perfect score. Its **Professors**, **Internationality**, and **Value** are also strong points, all receiving a solid 4 out of 5. The university's **Facilities**, **Location**, and **Student Life** are rated competently at 3, indicating areas for potential development alongside its already impressive strengths.

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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 a single review, the university received a perfect 5/5 rating, indicating ~100% positive sentiment. The positive feedback highlighted prestigious education and experienced marketing professors.

With 12 out of 13 reviews being positive, students highly praise the university's strong tradition, excellent teachers, and quality facilities. Key themes include a humanist approach, elite orientation in economics, and good learning methodologies, with ~92% of feedback being highly positive.

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.

All reviews are positive (100%), highlighting quality study programs, affordability, and enriching experiences. Students appreciate transformative programs, skilled teachers, and practical application opportunities. The university also fosters business sector support and international specialization agreements.

The single review expresses strong satisfaction, particularly praising the excellent teaching approach and thoroughness of instructors. This positive feedback represents 100% of the feedback, with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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Rating distribution
5★
11%
100%
54%
25%
100%
0%
0%
4★
44%
0%
38%
75%
0%
100%
0%
3★
33%
0%
8%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
11%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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