ESCP Business School vs The Open University of Israel - OUI vs University of Maryland University College - UMUC vs Merrimack College vs China University of Petroleum

Side-by-side comparison from 68 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: The Open University of Israel - OUI (5.00)
ESCP Business School: wins 1/7 categories
The Open University of Israel - OUI: wins 0/7 categories
University of Maryland University College - UMUC: wins 5/7 categories
Merrimack College: wins 0/7 categories
China University of Petroleum: wins 0/7 categories
Pwani University: wins 1/7 categories
AESE Business School: wins 0/7 categories
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Best programme: Bachelor in Management
Best programme: Business with Human Resources
North Andover, Massachusetts, United States
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Kilifi, Kenya
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Best programme: Computer Science
Porto, Portugal
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.09
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4.75
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4.13
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Location
4.33
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4.50
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4.31
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Professors
4.11
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4.50
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4.20
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Internationality
4.80
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4.60
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3.67
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Student life
4.17
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4.75
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4.40
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Value
4.39
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4.30
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4.53
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Accommodation
3.27
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4.44
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4.33
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +European campuses and multicultural environment
  • +Strong career preparation and top company recruitment
  • +Development of interpersonal and managerial skills
  • +Flexible and progressive study options
  • +High-quality, self-contained learning materials
  • +Strong academic programs and career preparation
  • +Excellent faculty and industry-relevant curriculum
  • +Positive social connections and campus environment

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  • +Diverse programs and global student interaction
  • +Welcoming and vibrant community with engaging activities
  • +Ideal coastal location and pleasant environment

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor campus infrastructure are a recurring problem.
  • -The curriculum often lacks practical application and relevance.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of necessary resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication is poor and feedback mechanisms are ineffective.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant delays and confusion.
  • -Lack of clear and consistent communication leads to misinformation.
  • -Inconsistent policies and unfair grading practices are a recurring problem.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor infrastructure are a consistent concern.
  • -Limited resources and academic support hinder student progress.

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Rating summary
What students say

Across various aspects, this institution shows considerable strengths, particularly in **Internationality**, earning a near-perfect score. **Location** and **Value** also received very high marks. Student life and professors are rated positively, as are facilities. However, the lowest-rated category is **Accomodation**, indicating an area for potential improvement.

Across all surveyed aspects, this institution received a uniform rating of zero. Consequently, there are no distinct strongest or weakest areas to highlight, as every category received the same minimal score. This suggests a consistent lack of perceived quality or development in facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value.

This institution receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, particularly excelling in **Facilities** and **Student Life**, both scoring an impressive 4.75. **Location** and **Professors** also rank highly at 4.5. While **Accommodations** at 4.44 are strong, **Value** emerges as the comparatively weakest area, though still rated well at 4.3. The university also demonstrates a good level of **Internationality** with a 4.6 rating.

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This university scores exceptionally well in terms of Value, with a rating of 4.53. Student Life and Accomodation also received high marks. The weakest area for the institution is Internationality, with a rating of 3.67, indicating room for improvement in that aspect. Overall, the university demonstrates a strong showing across most surveyed categories.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 97.6% of reviews are positive, highlighting rewarding experiences, multicultural environments, and personal/professional growth. A single negative review mentioned the EMIB program should be updated.

With one review, the average rating is a perfect 5/5. This positive feedback (~100%) highlights the university's flexibility, progressive approach to student duties and qualifications, and the coherence and accuracy of its study materials.

With an average rating of 3.9/5, ~80% of reviews are positive, highlighting academic success, career preparation, and strong faculty engagement. Negative feedback (~20%) points to administrative and grading inconsistencies.

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With an average rating of 4.07/5 from 15 reviews, ~74% of feedback is positive. Students appreciate the engaging environment, global interaction, and suitable coastal location. A small amount of negative feedback (~7%) was noted.

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Rating distribution
5★
55%
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33%
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4★
38%
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47%
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3★
5%
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13%
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2★
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7%
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1★
2%
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20%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Great international exposure

To me, studying at ESCP has been a really rewarding experience. The multicultural environment helped me grow both personally and professionally. Professors are very supportive and bring real-world insights into the classroom. I rlly liked the flexibility to study in different campuses across Europe. Although some admin processes can be slow, but overall I felt well-prepared for the job market.

Perfect for self-learners

The openu is flexible and progressive in terms of students duties, qualification and choice of subjects.It basically offers a DIY B.A. The greatest thing about it is the books, which since are purposed for students to learn the material solely from them, are super coherent and accurate.

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Pwani in a paragraph

Pwani is great university, i like how the lecturers interact with students and how there is security around the campus. There is no shortage of knowledge with the presence of the library well arranged and ordered. The stay there is nice and inspiring for the building of the future.

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