KCA University vs Daystar University vs The Catholic University of Eastern Africa vs Bridge College vs KIRIRI Women's University of Science and Technology - KWUST

Side-by-side comparison from 137 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Graffins College (5.00)
KCA University: wins 0/7 categories
Daystar University: wins 0/7 categories
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa: wins 0/7 categories
Bridge College: wins 0/7 categories
KIRIRI Women's University of Science and Technology - KWUST: wins 0/7 categories
Graffins College: wins 7/7 categories
Amref International University - AMIU: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Nairobi, Kenya
4.50
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70 reviews
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Best programme: Information Technology
Nairobi, Kenya
4.50
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41 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Nursing
Best programme: Bachelor of Education Arts
Nairobi, Kenya
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Nairobi, Kenya
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Software Development
Best programme: Community Health and Epidemiology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.34
4.46
3.95
Not rated
4.67
5.00
Win
4.00
Location
4.47
4.28
4.71
Not rated
3.33
5.00
Win
4.00
Professors
4.49
4.27
4.14
Not rated
4.67
5.00
Win
4.00
Internationality
4.26
4.34
4.19
Not rated
2.33
5.00
Win
4.00
Student life
4.45
4.22
4.05
Not rated
4.00
5.00
Win
4.00
Value
4.60
4.51
4.48
Not rated
4.67
5.00
Win
4.00
Accommodation
3.63
3.90
3.67
Not rated
4.00
5.00
Win
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Knowledgeable, approachable lecturers and practical, well-structured programs
  • +Quality education with a focus on career-oriented and technical skills
  • +Supportive environment and value for money
  • +Student-centered approach and preparedness for disruptions
  • +Engaging and practical academic programs with knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Welcoming and supportive learning environment for personal growth
  • +Supportive learning environment and approachable faculty
  • +High academic quality and relevant course material
  • +Beautiful campus and Christian-based values

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  • +Empowering and supportive academic environment
  • +Personalized attention and approachable lecturers
  • +Strong focus on key disciplines for women
  • +Practical and engaging teaching methods
  • +Friendly and supportive facilitators
  • +Inclusivity and health focus
  • +Skill development for decision-making
  • +Lasting opportunities
Cons
  • -Administrative & management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment create inconvenience.
  • -Lack of engagement and poorly structured teaching methods are a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Outdated facilities
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from faculty.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities and equipment.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Ineffective teaching and lack of student support are major concerns.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are disappointing.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment
  • -Lack of support and resources
Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners excellent marks in several key areas, with Value standing out at an impressive 4.6. Professors (4.49), Location (4.47), and Student Life (4.45) also received very strong endorsements. Facilities (4.34) and Internationality (4.26) are rated positively as well. The weakest area, Accommodation, sits at 3.63, indicating room for improvement in that domain.

This institution receives high marks across most surveyed areas, with "Value" being the strongest at 4.51. "Facilities" also score exceptionally well at 4.46. "Internationality" and "Professors" are also rated favorably. The weakest area identified is "Accomodation," receiving a score of 3.9. "Student Life" and "Location" fall within a similarly mid-range, solid performance.

Evaluations reveal a strong showing for this institution, particularly in location, which received the highest score. Internationality and value also scored highly, indicating positive perceptions in these areas. Conversely, accommodation presented the weakest rating among the surveyed aspects, suggesting room for improvement. Facilities and student life received solid scores, falling comfortably within the upper range of the assessments. Professors were also rated favorably, reflecting a competent academic staff.

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This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its facilities, professors, and value, all receiving outstanding scores. Student life and accommodation are also rated positively. However, the university's location receives a moderate rating, and its internationality is a noted area for improvement, scoring significantly lower than other categories.

This institution garners excellent scores across the board. All aspects, from its impressive facilities and highly-rated professors to its vibrant student life and advantageous location, received a perfect 5. Accommodation and internationality were also rated exceptionally well, as was the overall value proposition. This indicates a consistently outstanding experience for students.

This university garners consistently high marks across all assessed aspects. Its strengths are evident in uniformly excellent ratings for facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value, all scoring a solid 4 out of 5. No single area stands out as significantly weaker than the others, suggesting a well-rounded and satisfactory experience for students in every key domain.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.53/5 from 70 reviews, ~93% of students praise quality education, practical learning, and supportive lecturers. No negative reviews were recorded.

With an average rating of 4.46/5, ~97.6% of reviews are positive. Students praise student-centered approaches, prepared remote learning, engaging academics, and supportive lecturers. A small amount of negative feedback mentioned institutional influences.

With a ~81% positive sentiment, students praise the supportive environment, knowledgeable faculty, and well-maintained facilities. Minimal negative feedback (~4.8%) noted issues with communication and infrastructure.

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With 100% positive feedback and an average rating of 4/5, students praise Kiriri Women's University for its supportive and empowering academic environment. Lecturers are described as approachable and knowledgeable, fostering personalized attention and growth.

With a single review, this university garners a perfect 5/5 rating. The positive feedback (~100%) highlights engaging practical learning and friendly, approachable facilitators. No negative feedback was received.

With a 4/5 average rating, this university has received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Students highlight opportunities for growth and skill development, particularly in healthcare decision-making, and praise initiatives for inclusivity and health in Africa. No negative feedback was reported.

Rating distribution
5★
63%
61%
52%
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4★
27%
29%
29%
0%
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3★
10%
7%
14%
0%
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2★
0%
0%
0%
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1★
0%
2%
5%
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
My university

I joined this university, not because it offers a high education but because of its conducive environment and supportive lecturers and professors. You can find people with different cultural backgrounds, which makes the university inclusive. One problem that the university shares with most universities in Nairobi, is the lack of ergonomic chairs in ICT rooms and the library.

Servant Leadership

Daystar University gtaught me the importance of expressing myself and respectfully disagreeing with opinions that i djid not subscribe to. The university taught me that as much as i am leader i should not be afraid to be hands on on any given task in life and work space. A servant leader leads by example and does not instill fear to those he is leading.

Worst University Ever !!

As a first-year Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) student, I can confidently say this university is a complete disappointment. The lack of communication between lecturers and students is shocking—emails go unanswered, and there’s no support when issues arise. The infrastructure is falling apart—old, broken chairs that look like they belong in a primary school, dusty classrooms, and ancient computers that barely function (some seem to be from the early 2000s!). How are we supposed to learn modern computer science on relics? The online unit registration is a nightmare—it’s glitchy, unreliable, and has caused me to lose crucial units. Shockingly, even the fundamental computer science unit (the core of the degree!) was missing from allocations. The administration does nothing to fix these issues. Lecturers are unreliable—showing up late or not at all, with no makeup classes. The systems are always slow, and there are zero extracurricular activities, making campus life dull and isolating. Save your time and money—this place is a scam. If you actually care about your education, look elsewhere.

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