York University - YU vs University of Toronto - UofT vs Centennial College vs Humber College vs ABC Business Academy

Side-by-side comparison from 686 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Loyalist College in Toronto (5.00)
York University - YU: wins 0/7 categories
University of Toronto - UofT: wins 0/7 categories
Centennial College: wins 6/7 categories
Humber College: wins 0/7 categories
ABC Business Academy: wins 0/7 categories
University of Guelph-Humber - GH: wins 0/7 categories
Loyalist College in Toronto: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Toronto, Canada
4.10
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212 reviews
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Best programme: Digital Marketing
Best programme: Psychology
Toronto, Canada
4.60
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47 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management and Marketing
Toronto, Canada
4.20
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98 reviews
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Best programme: Global Business and Management
Toronto, Canada
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Bachelor of Business
Category ratings
Facilities
3.96
4.20
4.48
Win
4.14
Not rated
4.31
4.00
Location
3.84
4.38
4.41
Win
4.13
Not rated
4.06
4.00
Professors
3.99
4.15
4.40
Win
4.08
Not rated
4.19
4.00
Internationality
4.29
4.41
4.55
Win
4.17
Not rated
3.81
3.00
Student life
3.75
3.80
4.27
Win
3.87
Not rated
3.88
4.00
Value
3.99
4.24
4.43
4.04
Not rated
4.25
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.57
3.85
4.24
Win
3.66
Not rated
4.13
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Welcoming and diverse student community
  • +Supportive professors and learning environment
  • +Flexibility in programs and personal growth opportunities
  • +Excellent academics, world-class professors, and diverse program options
  • +Strong reputation, prestigious school, and networking opportunities
  • +Welcoming community, helpful staff, and accessible campus amenities
  • +Applied and practical learning experiences
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable instructors
  • +Diverse and inclusive community
  • +Practical, real-world career preparation
  • +Supportive and industry-experienced faculty
  • +Excellent balance of hands-on and theoretical learning

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  • +Supportive professors and a close-knit community
  • +Small class sizes with hands-on learning
  • +Beneficial co-op placements and modern facilities
  • +Diverse program selection and career preparation
  • +Hands-on learning and modern facilities
  • +Supportive environment and community engagement
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant problem.
  • -Resources are insufficient, with a lack of TAs and limited online options.
  • -Program quality and course offerings are criticized, with outdated facilities also mentioned.
  • -Administrative and management issues plague student services and support.
  • -The focus on research overshadows practical learning and career preparation.
  • -Student life and wellness are unsatisfactory due to high competitiveness and lack of resources.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Communication breakdowns and lack of support are recurring problems.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication regarding important deadlines.
  • -Lack of support and understanding from professors and administration regarding student circumstances.
  • -Perceived disregard for student well-being and financial concerns.

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  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities are a common complaint.
  • -Students experience frustration with administrative and management inefficiencies.
  • -A lack of engaging and relevant curriculum is frequently mentioned.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Course content is irrelevant or poorly delivered.
Rating summary
What students say

A well-rounded profile emerges from these university ratings, with **Internationality** standing out as the strongest area, scoring an impressive 4.29. Close behind, **Value** and **Professors** also received high marks. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents the weakest point, receiving the lowest rating at 3.57. Other areas like Facilities, Location, and Student Life fall within a moderate range.

With a diverse set of ratings, this institution excels particularly in **Internationality**, scoring a high 4.41. **Location** is also a significant strength at 4.38, followed closely by **Value** at 4.24. The most notable area for improvement appears to be **Student Life**, which received the lowest rating at 3.80, closely followed by **Accomodation** at 3.85. Other categories like Facilities and Professors are rated solidly above average.

Overall, this university garners strong ratings across multiple facets. Internationality stands out as its highest-rated area, followed closely by Facilities and Value. Student Life and Accomodation received the lowest scores, though they remain respectable. Professors and Location also performed well.

Overall, this institution garners positive feedback across multiple aspects. Internationality stands out as its strongest area, achieving the highest rating. Conversely, accommodation received the lowest score, indicating a potential area for improvement. Other highly-rated categories include facilities, location, and professors, while student life and value also received favorable, though slightly lower, marks.

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With a diverse set of ratings, the institution excels in its **Facilities**, earning a strong 4.31. **Professors** and **Value** also received commendable scores, indicating robust academic and economic benefits. Conversely, **Student Life** and **Internationality** received the lowest marks, suggesting these areas could benefit from further development. **Location** and **Accomodation** sit comfortably in the middle range of evaluations.

This institution generally garners strong marks across multiple facets of the student experience. Its facilities, professors, location, student life, and accommodation all received a solid rating of 4 out of 5. The university particularly shines in terms of value, earning a perfect score of 5. Its weakest area is internationality, which received a rating of 3.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.14 average rating, ~82% of reviews praise a welcoming community, flexibility, and supportive learning. A small ~1.4% of feedback mentioned administrative issues and resource limitations.

Students praise an excellent academic environment with knowledgeable professors and diverse opportunities. The university holds a strong reputation, particularly in research. Limited negative feedback (~1.6%) briefly mentions student services, high competitiveness, and course memorization.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%), with an average rating of 4.57/5. Students praise applied learning, knowledgeable and supportive faculty, and diverse community. Communication timeliness is a minor concern.

Approximately 74% of reviews highlight practical, real-world learning and supportive, industry-experienced professors. A small portion (~3.1%) express dissatisfaction with administrative communication and professor understanding.

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With an average rating of 4.25/5, reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students praise informative teaching, beneficial advice, and small class sizes that foster close relationships with professors. Modern facilities, inclusive community, and co-op opportunities are also highlighted.

With a perfect 5/5 average rating from one review, the college is highly praised. The single review highlights its impressive program variety, hands-on learning, and supportive environment. There were no negative reviews.

Rating distribution
5★
33%
37%
62%
41%
0%
44%
100%
4★
50%
48%
34%
41%
0%
38%
0%
3★
16%
13%
4%
15%
0%
19%
0%
2★
1%
1%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
1%
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Enjoying my time at york so far

Whai i like the most about the university is the flexibility of the program and the supportive learning environment. The campus is also very diverse, which makes it so easy to meet new people. Honestly yes, i would recommend York University especially for students who are looking for a flexible and diverse program. It’s a good place to grow both academically and personally

PhD Psyc

The program itself is great and really prepares you for an academic career, but the quality of the supervisors varies a lot. Some people in the department are excellent and enjoy empowering their students, but the majority of profs make you feel like they're doing you a favour by giving you their time of day/guidance. Might be an issue exclusively with this department, but still. And the campus is cool! Great cheap eats around. Shout out to El Rey for when you want to splurge a bit and get some awesome tacos!

Irreplaceable experience

I have been choosing the program I want to study for a very long time, and I was not mistaken. I like how the teachers explain their subjects. The incredible thing is that the teachers tell their personal experiences, and I can conclude that these people have achieved success in life. I also want to note that my college does a lot to support students since you will not have to wait long for an answer to a question asked, and also, if you live in residence, you can participate in different activities almost every day. Centennial College has a very close-knit team. The only thing I would like to improve is the payment methods for the residence and the training itself, since sometimes problems arise with this, of course, they are quickly resolved, but it would be better if these problems did not exist.

Highly Educational!

Truly, Humber College will always be an educational institute that I will recommend to family and friends. The reason for this is because they put students first, and hire professors who are professionals in the field they are teaching. I graduated from the Child and Youth Care program in 2018, and really appreciated the fact that my professors were Youth Workers themselves. This allowed me to gain field knowledge, and experienced education. Furthermore, the campus is clean, safe and full of fun activities year round. All in all, Humber College was a great experience for me from 2015-2018.

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UofGH Review

The Media and Communications professors are lovely, and I've rarely had a problem with bad professors. A few frustrating ones, but never outright bad in my eyes. The classes are fine, though a bit boring in the 3rd year, and I find myself using the extra time for personal projects or reading.

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