Universidad del Pacífico Privada - UP vs American University of Beirut vs University of Balamand - UOB vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Centro Universitario Integrado

Side-by-side comparison from 41 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Northwest International University - NWIU (5.00)
Universidad del Pacífico Privada - UP: wins 0/6 categories
American University of Beirut: wins 0/6 categories
University of Balamand - UOB: wins 0/6 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/6 categories
Centro Universitario Integrado: wins 0/6 categories
Catholic University of Salta - UCASAL: wins 0/6 categories
Northwest International University - NWIU: wins 6/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Best programme: Bachelor of International Studies
Best programme: Business Administration
Category ratings
Facilities
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4.30
3.50
4.50
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5.00
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Location
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4.56
3.75
4.75
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5.00
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Professors
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4.24
4.25
4.63
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4.00
5.00
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Internationality
Not rated
4.13
3.75
4.63
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3.00
5.00
Win
Student life
Not rated
4.40
4.00
3.88
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Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
Not rated
4.07
4.25
4.13
Not rated
5.00
5.00
Accommodation
Not rated
3.86
3.50
3.00
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Not rated
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros

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  • +High-quality faculty and rigorous academic programs
  • +Supportive student services and strong community atmosphere
  • +Vibrant campus life and diverse extracurricular activities
  • +Exceptional professors and rigorous academic programs
  • +Comprehensive and holistic education
  • +Strong foundation and helpful faculty
  • +Exceptional chef instructors and curriculum quality.
  • +Strong emphasis on skill development and practical experience.
  • +Valuable international reputation and alumni network.

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  • +Extensive virtual and campus network
  • +Pioneer in distance education
  • +Academic excellence and reputable institution
  • +International presence and global outlook
  • +Commitment to growth and development
Cons

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and unresponsive faculty create a negative experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance detract from the learning environment.
  • -Lack of effective communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Poor communication and administrative support.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of effective communication and support from staff is a problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues disrupt student experience.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of communication and support from staff is frustrating.
Rating summary
What students say

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This university performs exceptionally well in its location, earning a high rating of 4.56. Student life and professors also receive strong scores, indicating positive experiences in these areas. Accommodation stands out as the weakest point, with a rating of 3.86, while other aspects like facilities, internationality, and value fall within a solid range.

Across surveyed categories, this institution demonstrates notable strengths in its **professors and perceived value**, both scoring 4.25. Student life also garners a strong 4. The weakest areas are **facilities and accommodation**, each receiving a 3.5 rating. Location and internationality are rated at a respectable 3.75.

Performance varies across key aspects of university life. Outstanding ratings were awarded for Location (4.75) and Professors (4.625), alongside strong marks for Internationality (4.625) and Facilities (4.5). Student Life (3.875) and Value (4.125) received good scores. Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.

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Examining the university's performance reveals a clear dichotomy in its strengths and weaknesses. Professors are highly rated, earning a score of 4, indicating a strong academic core. Conversely, facilities, location, student life, and accommodation all received a score of 0, suggesting significant areas needing considerable improvement. The university shows moderate internationality (3) and excels in terms of value for money, with a perfect score of 5.

This institution garners perfect scores across every evaluated aspect. With a remarkable 5 out of 5 in Facilities, Professors, Location, Student Life, Accommodation, Internationality, and Value, there are no discernible weak areas. The university demonstrates exceptional strength in all surveyed categories, indicating a consistently high-quality experience for its students.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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With ~85% of feedback being positive, students praise the high-quality education and supportive professors. They also appreciate the engaging campus life and comprehensive curriculum. There is virtually no negative feedback.

With a 4.5/5 average rating from four reviews, student feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Recurring themes highlight excellent, intelligent professors and rigorous academic programs. One review noted a lack of lab materials and limited major options at a specific branch.

All eight student reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.63/5. Students highly praise the knowledgeable instructors, quality curriculum, and enriching learning experience.

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With an average rating of 4/5, feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Reviewers highlight the university's strong virtual learning environments and organized remote education system.

With a perfect 5/5 average rating from one review, this university garners universally positive feedback. No negative comments were received, indicating ~100% satisfaction.

Rating distribution
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38%
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3★
0%
15%
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2★
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1★
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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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