Universidad Nacional de Colombia vs Universidad Santo Tomas - USTA vs Universidad Autónoma de Colombia - FUAC vs Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina - Areandina vs Universidad la Gran Colombia - UGC

Side-by-side comparison from 46 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 Autónoma de Colombia - FUAC: wins 0/7 categories
Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina - Areandina: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad la Gran Colombia - UGC: wins 0/7 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: Bachelor of Science (Recreation and Sports Management)
Best programme: Economics
Category ratings
Facilities
4.07
4.20
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4.67
Win
4.20
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Location
4.92
Win
4.80
Not rated
4.67
3.40
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Not rated
Professors
4.86
Win
4.60
Not rated
4.67
4.60
Not rated
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Internationality
4.21
4.40
Win
Not rated
3.67
3.20
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Not rated
Student life
4.84
Win
4.40
Not rated
4.67
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.79
Win
4.60
Not rated
4.33
4.40
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
3.79
4.25
Win
Not rated
3.67
3.60
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

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  • +Quality programs and affordable tuition
  • +Practical experience and real-world application
  • +Career advancement opportunities and international agreements
  • +Strong economics, law, and political science programs
  • +Excellent preparation for the labor market
  • +University prestige and history

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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.

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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.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning and comfort.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff creates confusion.

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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.

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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.

Professors receive the highest marks, reflecting a strong academic core. Facilities and value also score well, indicating a positive learning environment and good return on investment. However, location and internationality present opportunities for improvement, with lower scores in these areas. Student life and accommodation fall within the middle range of ratings.

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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.

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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.

With an average rating of 4.67/5 from 6 reviews, ~83% of feedback is positive. Students praise rigorous economics and law programs, excellent professional preparation, and the university's prestige. No negative feedback was received.

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Rating distribution
5★
81%
40%
0%
100%
83%
0%
0%
4★
13%
40%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
3★
6%
20%
0%
0%
17%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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