Universidad Nacional de Colombia vs Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración - CESA vs Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA vs Universidad de los Andes - UNIANDES vs Politecnico Grancolombiano - PGC

Side-by-side comparison from 92 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración - CESA (5.00)
Universidad Nacional de Colombia: wins 0/7 categories
Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración - CESA: wins 7/7 categories
Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad de los Andes - UNIANDES: wins 0/7 categories
Politecnico Grancolombiano - PGC: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Autónoma de Colombia - FUAC: wins 0/7 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Administration
Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
Best programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Computer Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
4.07
5.00
Win
4.20
4.69
4.60
Not rated
Not rated
Location
4.92
5.00
Win
4.80
4.17
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.86
5.00
Win
4.60
4.52
4.67
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.21
5.00
Win
4.40
4.43
4.67
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
4.84
5.00
Win
4.40
4.31
4.20
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.79
5.00
Win
4.60
4.33
4.17
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
3.79
5.00
Win
4.25
4.05
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High academic quality and knowledgeable professors.
  • +Personal and professional growth opportunities.
  • +Positive and supportive campus environment.
  • +Prestigious reputation and quality education
  • +Professors' real-world marketing experience
  • +Enhanced career prospects and labor market opportunities
  • +High quality programs and professional teachers
  • +Supportive and amazing study environment with extracurriculars
  • +Emphasis on practical skills and real-world preparation
  • +Rigorous, deep, and innovative academic programs with opportunities for interdisciplinary study.
  • +Inspiring and experienced international faculty offering precise and relevant learning.
  • +Stimulating learning environments with extensive campus facilities and a strong sense of community.
  • +High academic quality and standards
  • +Flexible study options and time management
  • +Committed and qualified professors

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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.
  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities are a common complaint.
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations cause frustration.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication is often poor and unhelpful.
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations from staff.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Ineffective teaching methods and lack of academic support.
  • -Excessive administrative burdens and ineffective management.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources.
  • -Poor communication and unsupportive faculty.

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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.

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.

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 receives high marks overall, with its **Facilities** standing out as the strongest area at 4.69. Professors are also highly rated (4.52), alongside a strong showing for Internationality (4.43) and Value (4.33). Student Life scores well at 4.31. The weakest, though still solid, areas are Location (4.17) and Accomodation (4.05).

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths, particularly in its **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both scoring an impressive 4.66. **Professors** also receive high marks. Conversely, **Location** and **Accomodation** are the areas with the lowest scores, at 4. These ratings suggest a well-regarded university with some room for improvement in specific logistical aspects.

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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 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 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 46 out of 47 reviews being positive, students praise enriching academic opportunities like double majors and innovative teaching methods such as PBL. The university is lauded as number one in Colombia for its rigorous structure and comprehensive curriculum.

All 7 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.86/5. Students praise the university's high academic quality, committed professors, flexible study options, and practical learning model.

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Rating distribution
5★
81%
100%
40%
64%
86%
0%
0%
4★
13%
0%
40%
34%
14%
0%
0%
3★
6%
0%
20%
2%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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