Universidad Nacional de Colombia vs Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA vs Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina - Areandina vs Escuela Colombiana de Carreras Industriales - ECCI vs Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA

Side-by-side comparison from 50 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 2/7 categories
Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA: wins 1/7 categories
Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina - Areandina: wins 0/7 categories
Escuela Colombiana de Carreras Industriales - ECCI: wins 3/7 categories
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje - SENA: wins 1/7 categories
Fundación Universitaria San Martín - SANMARTIN: wins 0/7 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Administration
Best programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management
Best programme: Bachelor of Science (Recreation and Sports Management)
Best programme: Business Management and Modern Languages and Cultures
Best programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.07
4.20
4.67
4.00
4.86
Win
Not rated
Not rated
Location
4.92
Win
4.80
4.67
Not rated
4.43
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.86
4.60
4.67
5.00
Win
4.57
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.21
4.40
3.67
5.00
Win
3.29
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
4.84
Win
4.40
4.67
4.00
4.29
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.79
4.60
4.33
5.00
Win
4.71
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
3.79
4.25
Win
3.67
4.00
4.17
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
  • +Quality programs and affordable tuition
  • +Practical experience and real-world application
  • +Career advancement opportunities and international agreements
  • +Flexible curriculum and teacher willingness
  • +Unorganized internal logistics and outdated facilities
  • +Innovative and practical programs with real-world application
  • +Supportive and experienced instructors
  • +Valuable facilities and career opportunities

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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.
  • -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 significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and a perceived lack of student support are common complaints.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are consistently criticized.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are often deemed inadequate.

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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.

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.

This institution boasts exceptional strengths in its faculty, international student community, and perceived value, all earning a perfect score. Student life, facilities, and accommodation also received high marks, indicating a well-rounded experience. The university's weakest area, however, is its location, which unfortunately scored zero.

With a robust showing in several key areas, this university excels in its **Facilities**, earning a near-perfect score. **Value** and **Professors** also received commendably high marks. Conversely, **Internationality** stands out as the lowest-rated aspect. While **Student Life** and **Accomodation** received solid scores, they represent areas with room for growth when compared to the university's strongest attributes.

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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.

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.

With an average rating of 3.5/5, feedback is ~50% positive. Students appreciate the flexibility in course selection due to teacher willingness. However, ~50% of feedback notes unorganized internal logistics and outdated, unrestored facilities.

Reviews are highly positive, with an average rating of 4.43/5. Students praise excellent facilities, well-maintained equipment, and innovative programs. Technical and soft skills development, along with valuable professor support, are frequently mentioned.

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Rating distribution
5★
81%
40%
100%
0%
43%
0%
0%
4★
13%
40%
0%
50%
57%
0%
0%
3★
6%
20%
0%
50%
0%
100%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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