Universidad Nacional de Colombia vs Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA vs Universidad Manuela Beltrán - UMB vs Universidad Autónoma de Colombia - FUAC vs Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina - Areandina

Side-by-side comparison from 44 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina - Areandina (5.00)
Universidad Nacional de Colombia: wins 4/7 categories
Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA: wins 2/7 categories
Universidad Manuela Beltrán - UMB: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Autónoma de Colombia - FUAC: wins 0/7 categories
Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina - Areandina: wins 1/7 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/7 categories
Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administracion - CESA: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Administration
Best programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management
Best programme: Fashion Engineering
Best programme: Bachelor of Science (Recreation and Sports Management)
Category ratings
Facilities
4.07
4.20
3.00
Not rated
4.67
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Location
4.92
Win
4.80
Not rated
Not rated
4.67
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.86
Win
4.60
4.00
Not rated
4.67
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.21
4.40
Win
4.00
Not rated
3.67
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
4.84
Win
4.40
4.00
Not rated
4.67
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.79
Win
4.60
4.00
Not rated
4.33
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
3.79
4.25
Win
4.00
Not rated
3.67
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High academic quality and knowledgeable professors.
  • +Personal and professional growth opportunities.
  • +Positive and supportive campus environment.
  • +High quality programs and professional teachers
  • +Supportive and amazing study environment with extracurriculars
  • +Emphasis on practical skills and real-world preparation
  • +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.

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  • +Quality programs and affordable tuition
  • +Practical experience and real-world application
  • +Career advancement opportunities and international agreements

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -Inconsistent course quality and teaching standards are a common complaint.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication is often poor and unhelpful.
  • -Inconsistent and unclear communication from administration.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of career services and job placement support.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support are recurring complaints.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners exceptionally high marks, particularly for its Location and Student Life, both approaching a perfect score. Professors also receive near-perfect ratings. While Internationality and Value are strong, Facilities are rated moderately well. The weakest area, however, is Accomodation, indicating a need for improvement in this category.

Exceptional marks were achieved in several areas, notably for **Location** (4.8) and **Professors** (4.6), along with strong **Value** (4.6). While still positive, **Facilities** and **Accommodation** received the lowest scores at 4.2 and 4.25 respectively. Overall, the university presents a highly regarded environment, with particular strengths in its accessible setting and teaching quality.

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.

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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.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.75/5 average, ~100% of 32 reviews are positive. Students praise excellent academic quality, highly qualified professors, and a supportive, professional environment. No negative feedback was recorded.

With an average rating of 4.2/5 from 5 reviews, ~80% are positive. Students praise high-quality study programs, excellent teachers, and a supportive environment for academic and extracurricular activities. Practical skills and hands-on experience are also highlighted.

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.

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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.

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Rating distribution
5★
81%
40%
25%
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100%
0%
0%
4★
13%
40%
75%
0%
0%
0%
0%
3★
6%
20%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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